An inspiring picture book about teamwork, kindness, and friendship for children ages 3–6. When pride gets in the way, friendship saves the day. Patrick the Penguin believes he’s the star of the ice — fast, confident, and always ready to show off. But when one slippery mistake lands him in trouble, a shy sea turtle named Sulley comes to the rescue. Through this exciting Arctic adventure, Patrick learns that real strength isn’t about being the best — it’s about helping each other and working together. Better Together is a playful rhyming picture book and one of those books about teamwork for kids that gently teaches kindness, empathy, and cooperation. Through expressive animal characters and a heartwarming Arctic adventure, children learn that life is richer when we support one another. Perfect for: preschool and kindergarten readers, classroom story time, bedtime reading, and social-emotional learning (SEL). Themes include: • Kindness and empathy • Teamwork and cooperation • Friendship and helping others • Building confidence and humility • Celebrating differences A warm and uplifting picture book that shows children how even the biggest mistakes can lead to meaningful friendships — because life is always Better Together . Hop on for an exciting adventure in the Arctic with Leigh Doest's Better Together. Even if you're talented, you should always strive to be humble, never a braggart. This gentle lesson is beautifully interwoven in this hilarious adventure tale by Leigh Doest. At its core, Better Together is a story about unlikely friendships and learning from one's mistakes. This rhyming picture book will make you laugh, teach you a thing or two about friendship and the importance of helping others in need, and leave you with a broad smile on your face long after you've finished reading. Although written for children, even older readers will find much to love about this story. The artwork by Marcin Poludniak is wonderful as it complements the light-hearted tone of the narrative. Overall, it's a story narrated through catchy rhymes that children are going to love. Recommended to readers below the age of eight! - Readers' Favorite