The Penguin and the Seal

Pip is a small penguin chick with bright blue eyes and a red scarf made by his grandmother. He lives with his penguin family on a rocky shore and often stands on a high rock, watching the icy sea and wondering about the world beyond the horizon. One morning a fierce snowstorm sweeps across the shore and carries him far from home, leaving him alone on a strange, snowy beach where the rocks look unfamiliar and the water is quiet.

There he meets Sammy, a young seal pup with spotted grey fur and a blue neckerchief, who has also been separated from his family. The two form a team: Pip's sharp eyes can spot distant landmarks, while Sammy can swim through cold water and find fish. Together they cross the bay, rest when tired, share stories, and make their way through a tricky channel full of floating ice, discovering that each of them is brave and clever in different ways. This gentle tale by Jane MEADOW explores friendship and cooperation, and can be read on Kids Tale Book.