Ella and Penguin: A Perfect Match

Ella and Penguin are best friends. So it only makes sense that they like all the same things. But Ella loves tutus. Penguin does not. Ella loves finger painting. Penguin does not. Oh no! They don’t match! They must not be friends after all. Then again, maybe Ella and Penguin don’t need to like all the same things to love being friends.

An irresistible follow-up to Ella and Penguin Stick Together!

Ella and Penguin are best friends.

So it only makes sense that they like all the same things. But:

Ella loves tutus. Penguin does not.

Ella loves finger painting. Penguin does not.

They don’t match!

They must not be friends after all. Then again, maybe Ella and Penguin don’t need to like all the same things to love being friends.

“Understanding each other’s unique needs is a tricky lesson to navigate-Ella and Penguin do so with charm and wit.” - Kirkus Reviews

“A sweet, age-appropriate exploration of sharing, celebrating differences, and creating meaningful friendships.” - School Library Journal

“In her comical and relatable narrative, Maynor captures what happens when two friends are faced with their differences.” - Booklist Online