by Nicole Snitselaar and Coralie Saudo
by Nicole Snitselaar and Coralie Saudo
Hiku, a little penguin, was feeling grumpy one morning.
It was one of those days, when the ice was too bright, the sun was too hot, and his mummy woke him up too early. ‘Don't forget that all of our family are visiting today!’ she reminded him.
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Oh no! A family visit was the last thing Hiku wanted! Smiling, greeting, being polite and listening to, ‘You look so cute with your white heart-shaped tummy!’ all day. Or having everyone sing, ‘Hiku, Hiku, say cheese or you'll freeze!’ Why had he been given such a silly name! ‘I want to be alone,’ grumbled Hiku.
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Soon, Hiku saw his family arriving, some by sea, some over the ice field. Hiku slipped past without being noticed and waddled to his hiding place. ‘At last!’ he whispered with relief, snuggling into his special snow hole.
‘It’s so nice to have some peace and quiet,’ thought Hiku. But, very soon he grew bored and lonely. Sitting in his hiding place, Hiku started to think of some happy times that he had spent with his family.
That wonderful day at the swimming pool … sliding, playing, splashing, getting soaked!
Diving deep underwater, searching for lost treasures.
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All the fun and laughter of playing hide-and-seek.
Climbing and performing acrobatics at the adventure park.
That time, when full of wonder, Hiku and his family huddled together, watching the Northern Lights.
And those evenings in front of the blazing fire …
grilling fish and listening to scary stories.
‘Oh, what fun my family and I have together,’ sighed Hiku. ‘What am I doing here all by myself? I hope it's not too late …’ And, without a second thought, Hiku waddled back to join his family.
Hiku arrived just in time for the family photo!
‘Ready? 1, 2, 3 … Hiku!’ said the photographer. ‘Hiku, Hiku, say cheese or you'll freeze!’ laughed everyone. ‘A name that makes your family smile isn't that bad!’ thought Hiku, and he joined in with the family fun and games.
Say goodbye, Hiku.
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Published by Top That! Publishing plc Copyright © 2010 Top That! Publishing plc Tide Mill Way, Woodbridge, Suffolk, IP12 1AP, UK www.topthatpublishing.com Text copyright © Nicole Snitselaar 2010 Illustrations copyright © Coralie Saudo 2010 All rights reserved 0246897531 Creative Director – Simon Couchman Editorial Director – Daniel Graham Illustrated by Coralie Saudo Written by Nicole Snitselaar All rights reserved. No part of this publication may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transmitted in any form or by any means, electronic, mechanical, photocopying, recording or otherwise, without the prior written permission of the publisher. Neither this book nor any part or any of the illustrations, photographs or reproductions contained in it shall be sold or disposed of otherwise than as a complete book, and any unauthorised sale of such part illustration, photograph or reproduction shall be deemed to be a breach of the publisher’s copyright. ISBN 978-1-84956-311-6
Join lovable little penguin Hiku as he sneaks away from an important family visit! Will Hiku realise that it’s much more fun to be with his family than on his own? Children will love to spot Hiku, with his heart-shaped tummy, in each scene!
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