Filbert Flies

by Karl Ruhmann, Rolf Siegenthaler (Illustrator)

A flying penguin? Impossible but true in this comic fantasy about the power of self-confidence. Filbert the penguin is blissfully flying along until a jealous seagull reminds him that penguins can't fly. Then, his self-esteem destroyed, Filbert plummets to the ground! A kindly seal comforts Filbert, reminding him of all his other talents, ""You can do anything you want to, if you just set your mind to it,"" she assures him, and then offers Filbert surprising proof of the wisdom of her words.

32 pages, Hardcover

First published February 1, 2003

Reviews

[Joan · Rating 4 out of 5]

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.

Recommended.

[Evan · Rating 1 out of 5]

Awkward, inelegant, preachy and not so entertaining.