dreaming an unlikely dream, that isn't shared with anyone else ( )

With a breeze of fun, this book soars into the world of adventure and proves that dreams are always worth chasing even when they don't fit in with what's considered normal.

Penguin loves to fly, but even when he glides beneath the stars, a small part of him wonders what his friends up North are doing. Teacher and Flamingo see the problem instantly—Penguin is homesick. Pulling out a surprise, they fly with Penguin up North, and he sees his friends again. But try as he may, he can't convince the other penguins to give flying a try. As the other penguins leave for a swim, he realizes that he might be too different for them to accept.

Penguins are super sweet, especially ones with humongous dreams, and this penguin has not only achieved his dreams, he treasures every moment. The author has created a wonderful character with a huge heart bundle inside a ton of cuteness. Cheering for Penguin as he continues to follow his heart is a must, and that warm fuzzy feeling blooms as he stretches his wings to head North to his friends. But then, Penguin is already surrounded by amazing friends, who support him and show what true friendship is.

The message in these pages is clear and wrapped into a lovely tale. Even though Penguin runs into doubt, there's never a nasty moment of bullying or spite, which I found refreshing. It's Penguin's own insecurities which step up and cause problems. This self-doubt is something everyone faces, and Penguin and his friends show how to handle it.

The illustrations are cheerful and a joy to flip through. Penguin and the others' personalities shine through in the gentle lines. There's a touch of whimsical which allows the fun of fantasy to soar right along with the birds. Together with the wonderfully worked text, this is a book to enjoy again and again.

I received a complimentary copy and enjoyed reading it so much that I wanted to leave my honest thoughts. ( )