Karl Rühmann

Filbert the Penguin happily soars across the Antarctic sky . . . until a seagull reminds him that penguins can’t fly.

Filbert crash-lands in a snowbank.

Unhappy and upset, Filbert is angry at the seagull until a little seal comes along and describes all the special things that penguins can do.

Accompanied by colorful illustrations, this charming tale gently reminds young readers that everyone has different talents and skills and that both the person and the talents are special and unique. show more

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Sam longs to stay in bed' perhaps he could read some of his picture books, and maybe he could play with some of his stuffed animals. Pulling the cover over his head, Sam pretends not to hear his mother. But, getting out of bed, he thinks he has a solution.

Perhaps his stuffed monkey Timbo would like to go to school. As he places his own clothes on Timbo, he begins to tell Timbo all the great things he will be doing today. Snacks, playtime, circle time where a book is read, and then going show more grocery shopping with his mother before they arrive home at the end of the day, are some of the things he outlines to Timbo.

As he mentions the special things that make school unique, Sam changes his mind. Maybe school isn't that bad afterall. show less

But I Want To! What a book. This is what I feel every parent and teacher face each and every day. Children who want to do what they want and not what is asked of them. But that is what being a kid is all about, not doing what you're supposed to. I really enjoyed this book and I think it is a book that if you read it to your class, they would respond well. The book itself is pretty simple, with short, quick sentences that get straight to the point. In the end, the young boy who is the main show more character, and the mother get along and come to an agreement as most parents and children do. show less

A book about a boy underestimating his mom's role as a discipline and a caretaker. This boy has no name, but is hysterical as the boy will do about anything an "average" boy will do like inviting and comes over to drink coke. He wants to live his life and not have to even take care of his bodily needs like brushing his teeth of washing his face. A very good book for early childhood kids. I wold probably read this book t a class if I had the opportunity to. very amusing.