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SHOP The Adventures of Penguin and Friends Series—A wordless picture book series about adventure, courage, and friendship.

Penguin Sets Sail

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  • A penguin steers a small sail boat by tall black cliffs. Their are white seagulls flying between him and the cliffs. The blue sky is getting covered in dark clouds.
  • In the background there are mountains, forests, and cliffs. In front of the cliffs, there is a lighthouse. From the lighthouse, there is wake on the water leading to the little sailboat in the foreground. A little beige rabbit is relaxing on the bench at the back of the boat with his paw on the tiller. In the extreme foreground, there is a penguin in front of the sail in a newspaper captain's hat. Only one squinty eye is showing on his face. The other eye is enlarged to the size of his head in the foreshortened end of the spyglass that he is pointing right at you.
  • Three animal friends are crowded around a brass compass that is being held up by the raccoon on the right. Right behind the compass, holding a spyglass and wearing a newspaper captain's hat is a penguin. On the far left, edging his paw forward to touch the compass is a rabbit. All three friends are smiling.
  • Three friends are in a small sail boat on a starry night with bioluminescent creatures glowing in the water: A penguin in a newspaper captains hat is at the tiller, a raccoon leaning over the edge with his forefinger in the water, and a rabbit looking ahead through a spy glass

Penguin doesn’t care about fish; he wants to be a sea captain. A wordless picture book about friendship, chasing dreams, and the value of home.

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Penguin to the Rescue

Penguin is back with a new friend and a new boat, this time in the jungles of the Amazon.

Penguin, Rabbit, and Raccoon are exploring South America when their adventure takes an unexpected turn: a baby capybara washes up next to the Amazon River, all alone. To find his family, Penguin and friends must voyage through the croc-infested jungle—and little Cappy must find the courage to show them the way.

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Penguin Takes Flight

The world’s first flying Penguin.

Penguin has decided to go on his most enormous adventure yet: visiting the wonders of the world in a hot air balloon. But this time, Rabbit and Raccoon are too busy to come with him—and after a furious storm, Penguin begins to wonder how he’ll be able to make it back alone.

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Little Mouse Finds a Friend

By Jeni Leidenfrost, Illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans (Jovial Press, 2016)

Little Mouse has three sisters who are too busy to play outside with him today. If only he had a friend or even a cool pet like his neighbor Buddy has, life would be great! When Little Mouse stumbles into Caterpillar, he immediately adopts the new pet friend into his life. They do everything together, until one day Caterpillar disappears. Join Little Mouse as he learns about the life cycles of both relationships and caterpillars.

Learn more about Little Mouse and his family at Little Mouse Family.com!

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The Elk King:
Tales from Animalia Book One

By Jenn Discher, Illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans (2022)

Elk Prince Draven will inherit the throne of peaceful, prosperous Glenariff much sooner than he’d like. He doubts he’d make a very good king and just wants a normal life. But in Glenariff, no Elk is normal. All are bound to the magical source of the herd’s strength. Like many, Draven has forgotten the old tales—and old enemies.

As Draven makes plans to escape royal life, a deadly sickness sweeps the kingdom. Rumors of enemies and traitors abound. With the king distracted by secret troubles, the Elk stand to lose everything, including their very lives.

To save the kingdom, Draven must face what he has long feared and new terrors he couldn’t have imagined. But first, he must remember the old tales—before it’s too late.

This middle-grade novel is available at Amazon.com.

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Waiting through Winter

By Jason Farley, Illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans (Jovial Press, 2015)

The animals are preparing to hibernate. The bear has been building up his fur, the squirrels have been gathering nuts in their home, and the birds are buckling down for a cold winter. And they are all willing to wait because they are all looking forward to the day when spring breaks. Jason Farley’s poem, accompanied by the beautiful pen and watercolor illustrations of Jessica Linn Evans, show a bear, a family of squirrels, and birds that all trust that Spring will come after winter.

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Not Finished Yet:
Trusting God with All My Feelings

By Sharon Garlough Brown, Illustrated by Jessica Linn Evans (IVP Kids, 2024)

Gran’s art studio is one of Wren’s favorite places in the world. Not only is it where Wren and Gran paint, but it’s also where they talk about all the good and hard stuff of life—to each other, and to God. Join young Wren as she explores her feelings and discovers that God welcomes our honest prayers.

This gentle story by bestselling Christian novelist Sharon Garlough Brown, paired with exquisite illustrations from Jessica Linn Evans, will be enjoyed by children as well as the adults who read with them. Also included is a note from the author to encourage further conversation about the content.

Available for pre-order at IVP Kids or Amazon.

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Solar the Polar

By Kim Constantinesco, Illustrated By Jessica Evans (MacLaren-Cochrane, 2017)

Solar the Polar is a fun winter romp about a snowboarding polar bear and a skier girl who is missing her legs below the knee. This tale gives a gentle nod to Arctic warming, snow safety, and enjoying life with a disability. Winter is no time to hibernate, so go for a ride with the polar inside. Order at Amazon. Also available in Dyslexic font at Amazon.

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