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Penguins can't fly!

By Richard Byrne

When a flying gull leaves his penguin friend behind, can Hudson discover his own surprising talent?

heart-warming funny gentle reassuring

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

What is Penguins can't fly! about?

Gregory the gull and Hudson the penguin are best friends, even though they are very different. When Gregory discovers he can fly, he joins the other gulls and Hudson feels lonely and left behind. Determined to keep up, Hudson tries some funny ways to get into the sky, but none of them work. Then Gregory finds himself in danger, and Hudson rushes to help. In the end, Hudson discovers that being different can mean having a special talent of his own.

About the author

Richard Byrne is a talented author and illustrator who loves creating fun and imaginative books for children. He is best known for his popular picture book, 'This Book Just Ate My Dog!', which has made many readers laugh. Richard enjoys drawing quirky characters and telling stories that encourage children to use their imaginations.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2013

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