A Penguin Family . . . Finding Joy - by Janet Kassalen (Hardcover)
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<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p>A young penguin, Squeaky, has difficulty speaking. He plays and swims like other young penguins but can only "squeak" to express himself. With family and community encouragement, a rhyming speech therapy game, and near the end of the story, amazing squeaking sounds from a team of wandering albatrosses, Squeaky says his first words to the joy of everyone, especially his South Polar Fishy Soup cooking mama and hiking expert papa.</p><p><br></p><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><p>"Janet Kassalen's, A Penguin Family...Finding Joy is a fast-moving story that will warm the hearts of readers of any age. Follow the antics of adventurous young penguins and the feathered friends around them. This charming narrative also goes the distance to show patient parents helping their child deal with a disability. Young readers will enjoy making Mama Janilyn's famous South Polar Fishy Soup, as the recipe is included in this engaging book!" Mark O'Hara, PhD, Educational Learning</p></p><p><br></p> <p>"Janet's book reminds us there is something special in everyone. Sometimes it takes overcoming an obstacle to find it." Reverend Heather S. Schimmel </p></p><p><br></p> <p>"Janet's book is a powerful reminder we all experience obstacles in life, but when we have support, and a positive attitude, it's easier to do the work and make the best of any situation. It is a great story for children and adults alike." Phil Barth, Author/Speaker </p></p><p><br></p> <p>Wow, A Penguin Family...Finding Joy, sends a powerful and universal message! Individuals, no matter what their challenges or disabilities can reach their potential. It takes supportive families, friends, and community coming together to help children soar. This book has such an important message to children of persistence and patience to overcome obstacles. Kay Fittes - Author/Speaker</p></p><p><br></p> <p>It is apparent Janet has a real talent for presenting the ongoing difficulties of many disturbing social problems and difficulties in such a way as to explain the characteristics and then provide for the understanding of them in a very clever and pleasant way so children of all ages can have a better response to them. I can only hope that she will have many more successful ventures of this kind! Edward Howard - Assistant Conductor Cincinnati Civic Orchestra/Composer/Musician</p></p><p><br></p> <p>While the story is about overcoming a challenge, it also teaches that collaboration and reaching out to ask for help does make life easier and better. It is a wonderful book that empowers youth. Leila Kubesch, 2020 Ohio Teacher of the Year</p></p><p><br></p> <p>Janet's book resonated with me as I am the parent of a speech-impaired child. It's important to accept children as they are and support them with love and respect. Christine Ross, DTM</p></p><p><br></p><br>
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