One little penguin is left behind, and the big snowy hill is scary. Ivy learns to waddle, hops the icy cracks and slides down with Poko, all the way back to the parade.
After a night of snow, Ivy runs to the icy shore and sees a penguin parade marching to the sea. Little Poko is left behind and can’t keep up. Ivy learns to waddle like him, they hop over cracks in the ice together, and when Poko is scared of a big snowy hill, Ivy sits down beside him: “Let’s go together.” They slide down, and Poko runs into his mother’s arms.
What children can explore
Action words to act out together: waddle, hop, slide and wave
How penguins walk, march and slide on their bellies
Being brave is easier with a friend beside you
Talk about it after reading
Why was Poko sad at the start, and how did Ivy help?
Poko was scared of the big hill. What helped him go?
What would you like to try with a friend by your side?
Read, listen and explore
Follow the narration as each word lights up, or turn off the narrator and read at your own pace. Touch the pop-up scenes to see the characters and objects react. Switch the reading language from the language menu in the reader.
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