"B-b-but no one even knew what
a puffin was!
So you felt misunderstood? But
that's not really Penguin's fault,
is it?
Maybe your classmates need
some egg-ucation. A bit of
puffin pedagogy.
Huh?"
Moving from Iceland for his mother's new job has been a bit daunting for Puffin; New Stork City proves to be quite the new home and the prospect of attending a new school with others whose parents work with Mom is full of excitement.
His avian classmates and teacher are happy to welcome Puffin to their classroom. A buddy system is used to help students find their way in a new school. Penguin will be Puffin's buddy. Neither seems delighted with the circumstance. Penguin is very kind to all classmates, and shows concern and committment to make things better for everyone. Penguin is also very busy, with a long to-do list and many interests. It's hard to be a buddy when so much of your time is already taken. Penguin reluctantly agrees. Puffin is delighted.
That delight and excitement is tempered by Penguin's assertion that he has little extra time for being a best friend. Puffin's optimism for making new friends falls flat when the other students consider him a penguin, but funny-looking. His parents encourage him to take some time to get to know everyone better by letting them know about puffins. He can do that!
His reporting doesn't have the desired effect. Hatching a new plan goes awry. Penguin steps up to help Puffin find something important to do. Puffin is in charge of the lighting. When things go wrong during the performance of King Midas and the Golden Pinkie, it is Puffin's quick thinking that leads to success.
Readers new to graphic novels will find much to enjoy: likeable characters, humor, drama, and a developing friendship.
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