How can a chilly little penguin get warm? Themes of perseverance, problem-solving and friendship give caregivers and children lots to talk about, while the penguin's amusing antics and the story's sweet ending make for a fun storytime for toddlers. AGES: 0 to 4 AUTHOR: Constanze von Kitzing is an award-winning illustrator whose work has been published around the world. She has also written and illustrated I'm the Best, Are You Sleeping? and Can't Catch Me! for Barefoot Books. Constanze lives with her husband and two children in Cologne, Germany. SELLING POINTS: . FRIENDSHIP: The sweet ending reinforces the importance of friendship in a way small children will instinctively grasp. . HUMOROUS STORY: The penguin's hilarious, failed attempts to warm himself offer parents and caregivers an easy way to talk with small children about problem-solving and perseverance. . ADORABLE ANIMALS: The endearing penguin character and his relatable plight are sure to delight young animal lovers.