Peggy is a pigeon who always apologies – whether she has done something wrong or not! She lands in various places and then apologies when another character comes along and moves her along. She meets a feisty seagull who encourages her to stand up for herself by just being a bit louder – and saying the first thing that comes into her head! This has delightfully funny consequences as Peggy comes out with some very silly phrases – which are always repeated, giving great opportunities for children to join in.
A gentle, humourous look at being a bit more assertive. Beautifully illustrated by Saldaña in a mix of water colour and pencil – but it is the textures that she introduces into the pictures which add an extra interest and depth to all the spreads.
Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she's in the wrong. Even when she's the one getting bullied. But Cynthia, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself. This hilarious follow up to Howard the Average Gecko comes from award-winning author Wendy Meddour and contains an important message about being assertive. Carmen Saldaa's characterful illustrations are full of personality and humour.
‘Meddour’s short, simple sentences pack an emotional punch’ - Book Horn
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About Wendy Meddour
Wendy Meddour is a Doctor of English Literature and an internationally successful and award-winning children’s writer. Her debut children’s book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was selected as one of the Guardian’s ‘Best 50 diverse Children’s Books since the 1950s’ and won the John C Laurence Award for writing that improves relations between races. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna and Pebble. Wendy also teaches Creative Writing at Exeter University
Wendy grew up in a little seaside town called Aberystwyth. She is an internationally successful children’s writer, with books translated into multiple languages and featured on CBBC Newsround, Cbeebies Bedtime Story, and BBC Woman’s Hour.
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