Hello, friends! Today, we’re going to read a fun story called “Be Brave, Little Penguin.” It’s all about a little penguin who learns to be brave. Let’s dive into the story together!
Little Penguin looks just like all the other penguins. She has a cute orange beak, two tiny wings, and a soft white tummy. But there’s one thing that’s different about her—she’s scared of the water!
Do you like playing in the snow? Little Penguin loves it! She slides around on the ice, having so much fun. But when the other penguins dive into the water, Little Penguin feels scared.
Little Penguin is the fastest slider on the ice, but one day, she wobbles at the edge. “Oh no, I almost fell!” she says, feeling a bit shaky.
Little Seal Cub sees Little Penguin and says, “Don’t worry, I’ll play with you!” They have a great time racing and chasing each other in the snow.
Oops! Little Penguin slips and slides right into the water. At first, she’s scared, but then she starts to swim. “Wow, this is fun!” she says happily.
Little Penguin climbs back onto the ice, laughing. “That was great!” she says. Little Seal Cub asks if she wants to do it again, and Little Penguin says, “Yes, please!”
Then, Little Penguin sees Little Polar Bear. “Come and play with us!” she calls. Little Polar Bear is a bit scared of the water too.
Little Penguin smiles and says, “I used to be scared too.” They slide and splash into the water together, having lots of fun. Little Penguin is never scared of the water again!
Did you enjoy the story of “Be Brave, Little Penguin”? Remember, you can be brave too! Thanks for joining us for story time. See you next time!
Penguin and Friends Role Play: Gather some friends or family members and act out the story of “Be Brave, Little Penguin.” Use blankets or towels as ice and water. Take turns being Little Penguin, Little Seal Cub, and Little Polar Bear. How does it feel to be brave like Little Penguin? What can you do to help a friend who is scared?
Bravery Badge Craft: Create your own bravery badge! Use paper, crayons, and stickers to design a badge that represents being brave. Think about a time when you were brave, just like Little Penguin. Share your story with the class or your family and wear your badge proudly.
Water Exploration: With the help of an adult, explore water in a safe environment like a bathtub or a small pool. Bring some toy penguins or other animals and pretend they are learning to swim. How do they feel in the water? What can you do to make them feel brave and have fun?
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Hi there, boys and girls! Welcome to Story Time Family. Today, we’re going to be reading “Be Brave, Little Penguin” by Rachel Elliott, illustrated by Karen Zapp.
Little Penguin looks just like all the other penguins. She has a little orange beak, two tiny wings, and a soft white tummy. But Little Penguin is not like all the other penguins; she doesn’t like diving under the blue waves or splashing in the sparkling ocean. Little Penguin is scared of the water.
Do you love the water, or are you scared of it? Everyone loves playing in the snow. Little Penguin lights up the ice and slides around and around. “This is so much fun!” she thinks. The other penguins dive into the water, calling, “Come with us, Little Penguin!” But Little Penguin is too scared.
Everyone loves sliding on the ice; they whiz, spin, and skid. Little Penguin goes fastest of all, but then—uh-oh! She wobbles on the very edge. “I nearly fell!” she gasps, and her little wings tremble.
“Poor Little Penguin,” says Little Seal Cub. “Don’t worry, I’ll play with you, Little Penguin.” They race and chase each other around the icy glaciers and through the powdery snow.
Then, whoops! Little Penguin slips on the ice. “Help!” she cries as she slides down the snowbank. Suddenly, she’s in the water. At first, she’s scared, but then she kicks her legs, flaps her little wings, and—whoosh! Suddenly, she’s swimming. “This isn’t scary!” says Little Penguin. “This is fun!”
Little Penguin plops back onto the ice. “That was great!” she laughs. “Do you want to do it again?” asks Little Seal Cub. “Yes, please!” says Little Penguin.
Then she sees Little Polar Bear standing on the ice. “Come and play with us!” calls Little Penguin. “I’m not sure,” whispers Little Polar Bear. “The water is a bit scary.”
Little Penguin gives a great big smile. “I know exactly how you feel,” she says. “I used to be scared too.”
Little Penguin and Little Polar Bear slide and splash into the water. Little Penguin and her friends have lots of fun playing in the sea. “I’ll never be scared of the water again!” says Little Penguin, and she never was.
The end.
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