The Penguin Who Feared Fish

In the heart of the Sparkling Lagoon, a young penguin named Percy is easily spotted by his red knitted scarf with white stripes. While his friends dive eagerly each morning to catch shiny silver fish, Percy stays on the shore, pretending not to be hungry. The slippery scales and wiggly tails make him shiver, but what bothers him more is the fear of being laughed at for not liking fish like everyone else.

One afternoon, Marina, a gentle seal with a woven seaweed bracelet, notices Percy sitting alone and asks why he isn't swimming. When he confesses his dislike of fish, she doesn't laugh. Instead, she offers to practice swimming with him in the calm, shallow part of the lagoon, where there are no fish. Day by day, Percy gains confidence with Marina nearby. This picture-book tale by Ebru Mina TOMURCUK gently explores naming true fears and trusting a patient friend. The story can be read on Onlinemasal Com.Tr.