The Boy and the Little Penguin

On a quiet snowy day, Ben dresses in his red pompom hat, blue puffy coat and yellow mittens and follows tiny tracks past the old oak tree. A shimmering path opens between the snowdrifts and leads him into Ice Village, a magical polar world of ice houses and dancing snowflakes. There he meets Pip, a small round penguin with a green scarf and a silver snowflake charm, who welcomes him and explains a problem: the snow crystals that make the village's winter festival sparkle have vanished.

Together Ben and Pip follow frosty footprints and gather clues, meeting Gran Elsa, an ice spirit who grew sleepy while watching the crystals, and her hint about a fluffy snowball points them toward Toffle, a snow sprite who loves shiny things. This gentle tale by Ebru Mina TOMURCUK explores patience, careful listening and cooperation, and can be read on Onlinemasal Com.Tr, whether aloud at bedtime or alone.