Premium Gift Hardcover Edition — a beautifully bound hardcover picture book with durable pages and a glossy cover, perfect for birthdays, classroom libraries, bedtime reading, and special keepsakes. A heartwarming picture book about teamwork, kindness, and friendship for children ages 3–6. When pride takes a fall, friendship rises. Patrick the Penguin believes he’s the star of the ice — fast, confident, and always ready to show off. But when one slippery mistake sends him tumbling into trouble, Patrick discovers he might need help after all. Luckily, a gentle and thoughtful sea turtle named Sulley comes to the rescue. Together they learn that real strength isn’t about being the best — it’s about helping each other, working as a team, and celebrating what makes every friend unique. 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 discover 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 Leigh Doest, an award-winning author, is an identical twin, a devoted wife, and a proud mom of two who inspire her to see the world through their eyes. With a background in teaching kindergarten and a genuine passion for reading to her own children, Leigh knows exactly what kind of stories captivate young hearts and minds. Her books are the ones she hunts down in libraries and bookstores. Fueled by curiosity and courage, Leigh's characters inspire children to embrace their differences and believe in themselves. With themes of self-acceptance, and friendship, Leigh's books deliver relatable characters, vivid illustrations, interactive elements, and valuable moral lessons with a side of humor and fun. Beyond the pages, her adventures in travel and exploration infuse her storytelling with fresh inspiration. Join Leigh on a memorable journey through her books and share magical moments with your little ones. Pat's moment had come, he climbed high as can be, Then proceeded to honk, "Hey there, look at me!" He readied himself on the edge of the cliff, Then heard a great CRACK, and his flippers went stiff.