Synopsis
In a comic fantasy about the power of self-confidence, Filbert is blissfully flying along when a cantankerous sea gull brings him down, literally, with the reminder that penguins cannot fly.
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About the Author
Karl Ruhmann was born in Yugoslavia and now lives in Switzerland. His books for North-South include But I Want To! and Who Will Go to School Today?
Rolf Siegenthaler was born in Berne, Switzerland, where he now lives. he is the author-illustrator of Never Fear, Snake My Dear!
Reviews
PreSchool-Grade 1-This short tale of self-confidence just misses the mark. A young penguin enjoys soaring above his frozen Antarctic home until a grumpy seagull informs him that penguins can't fly. He is unhappy about losing his ability to be airborne as a result of the comment, but a friendly seal reminds him of his many other skills, including sliding down slopes, swimming fast, ice-skating, and waddling. After bolstering Filbert's ego, the seal says, "Just remember- you can do anything you want to, if you just set your mind to it," and flies into the sunset. That's where the logic falters. Perhaps if the seal had asked, "Who says you can't fly?" instead of "Who cares if you can't fly?" the pep talk at the book's conclusion would make more sense. As it is, the seal seems to be confirming what the seagull told Filbert, even though the seal witnessed him in flight. Engaging artwork reminiscent of Hans de Beer's Little Polar Bear (North-South, 1987), and dominated by blues, greens, and white, is the highlight of this pointless story.
Maryann H. Owen, Racine Public Library, WI
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