The not-so-brave penguin - Steve Smallman

Posy the penguin is scared of many things - snowstorms, loud noises, the dark - but when her adventurous friend Percy is missing, Posy plucks up the courage to overcome her fears and goes on an excursion to find him.

This heartwarming story about friendship, being brave and overcoming fears when it really matters is sure to become a bedtime favourite.

Beautifully illustrated, QED'sStorytime seriesintroduces young children to the pleasures of reading and sharing stories. Featuring charming animal and human characters, the books explore important social and emotional themes like friendship, gratitude, perseverance and overcoming fears. A Next Steps page at the back provides guidance for parents and teachers.