The Whale and the Penguin

Willa, a young whale with deep ocean blue skin and a pale speckled belly, loves to swim through the wide ocean, leaving trails of sparkling bubbles behind her. Each year, when the water grows warm, she sets off on a long journey to the cold, icy seas. Far to the south, Percy the penguin stands on a floating piece of ice, wearing a tiny red scarf and wondering what lies beyond the shore his colony never leaves. One bright morning the two meet, and Willa invites Percy to see the ocean with her.

Their playful day turns serious when the wind pushes Percy's ice floe away from his colony. Lost on the wide water and unsure of the way home, Percy is frightened, but Willa stays close and promises they will find his family together. Along the way they pass a rock shaped like a hat, meet a friendly sea turtle who points the way, and brave a strong current that Willa carries them through with her strong tail. Percy learns that being brave does not mean never feeling scared. This gentle story by Jane MEADOW explores friendship, trust and courage in simple language. You can read it on Kids Tale Book.