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Early Reader Storybooks

Pax the Penguin

Paperback·Ages 3–8·English

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About this book

Follow Pax the Penguin on a charming adventure about friendship and finding your place.

Why families love it

  • Sweet friendship story
  • Great for early readers

Themes

FriendshipBelongingCourage

What this story helps with

Belonging is one of the first big social questions a child runs into, usually somewhere around preschool: is there a place here for me? A friendship story lets you rehearse that question when nothing is at stake, so the ideas are already familiar on the day your child is standing at the edge of a group deciding whether to walk over.

Questions to ask while you read

  • What makes someone a good friend to you?
  • What is a brave thing you could say to someone new?
  • Have you ever felt left out? What helped?
  • How can you tell when someone wants to be included?

Try this together

  • Practice two ways to join a game that has already started.
  • Name three people your child feels safe with, and why.
  • Pick one person to be kind to this week, and decide together how.

A good moment to reach for it: Starting a new class or activity, after a hard day with friends, or any time your child is working out where they fit.

Independent recognition

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From the author

Kimly Hoang-Nakata · Author & Educator

Kimly Hoang-Nakata, M.Ed., is the award-winning author of Achieve Education’s bilingual Vietnamese–English children’s books and the leadership book The Glow. IIBA Author of the Year 2025 Finalist.

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Frequently asked questions

What format does Pax the Penguin come in?

Pax the Penguin is available as a paperback. Print copies ship from Amazon.

Where can I buy Pax the Penguin?

You can buy Pax the Penguin on Amazon, with copies shipped directly from the retailer.

What ages is Pax the Penguin for, and what does it help with?

Pax the Penguin is written for ages 3–8, and works well as a read-aloud. Belonging is one of the first big social questions a child runs into, usually somewhere around preschool: is there a place here for me? A friendship story lets you rehearse that question when nothing is at stake, so the ideas are already familiar on the day your child is standing at the edge of a group deciding whether to walk over.

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