The Penguin's Secret Garden

On a bright, cold morning at the edge of the wide white ice, a small round penguin named Pip waddles out of his warm nest to explore the frozen world. He loves sliding on his tummy, hopping over snow hills on his orange feet, and peeking into cracks and corners where nobody else looks. Following a tiny drip-drip-drip near a tall wall of ice, he squeezes through a narrow glowing crack and finds something impossible: red, yellow, and purple flowers blooming under a clear roof of ice.

Pip keeps the garden to himself, counting seven bright blooms and one small bud, brushing snow from the ice roof so sunlight can reach the petals, and humming little songs to keep the flowers warm. When a young seal named Splash catches the lovely smell and pokes her whiskered face near the crack, Pip is frightened she will tell everyone or break a stem. This gentle tale by Ebru Mina TOMURCUK explores curiosity, care for living things, and how sharing something precious with a trusted friend can make it feel even more special. It can be read on Onlinemasal Com.Tr.