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ZENGUIN is a cute picture book about finding ways to stay calm. Penguin is a bit overwhelmed with all the hustle and bustle of penguin life. After a troubling time, he travels to ask other animals how they find their calm, learning about breathing and yoga. After practicing, Penguin is able to bring those back to the penguins and find his calm in any situation.

What I loved: This is an overall cute way to help teach children about ways to find their calm in a busy world. The story includes instructions for some of these basic techniques and gives readers the tools to practice them at a basic level in their own lives. The story is fairly straight-forward throughout.

Due to length and content, this may work best for early elementary school readers, who might be experiencing more turmoil and overwhelm with school and similar situations. The writing is easy to follow, and the illustrations are soothing and soft. Ultimately, the book includes some helpful tips for staying calm that they can use in their own lives.

Final verdict: Overall, ZENGUIN is a helpful tool for children who are learning to find their inner peace in a tumultuous world.