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When Kirby, a fun-loving penguin, arrives on Polar Bear Island, she shakes things up - much to the dismay of Parker, the mayor. Will Parker learn to see how great it is to make new friends? Or will he chase Kirby away . . . forever? "Welcome to Polar Bear Island. NO OTHERS ALLOWED!" Parker is the mayor of this peaceful, predictable island, and he wants to keep it just the way it is. But Kirby, a penguin, thinks the place is paradise, and she wants to stay. Parker says no, but the other polar bears love Kirby - and soon they're begging Parker to let Kirby (and her family) move in. Will Parker agree . . . and make the island fun for EVERYONE? With its gentle message of inclusivity, this playful and lighthearted story will delight children.
About the Author
Lindsay Bonilla spent her childhood voraciously reading books, scribbling stories, and taking the lead roles in her front porch solo stage plays. As a theatre and religion major at Northwestern University, she fell in love with folktales and world travel. This led her to Madrid where she spent a year and a half touring Spain and Portugal with the audience-participatory theatre company, Interacting.Lindsay founded World of Difference Ltd. in 2007 with the aim of sharing high-energy, interactive storytelling programs based on folktales from around the world with audiences of all ages. Since then, she has had the opportunity to tell stories to school children in Haiti and Ghana and teach workshops to youth leaders in Guatemala and El Salvador. All of these experiences have made her passionate about building understanding and relationships across cultures while inspiring the imagination.Lindsay is the author of the picture book, POLAR BEAR ISLAND, winner of a 2018 Parents' Choice Silver Award. Her forthcoming picture books include, I LOVE YOU WITH ALL OF MY HEARTS (Creative Editions, 2021) , THE STORYTELLER (Nancy Paulsen/Penguin, 2022) , THE NOTE WHO FACED THE MUSIC (Page Street Kids, 2023) and other soon-to-be announced titles. When she's not writing or telling stories, she's busy building Legos with her kids as they brainstorm her next book idea. Lindsay's love for travel has taken her to twenty eight countries on five continents, but most days she can be found at home in North Canton, Ohio with her husband, two wild and creative sons, and their rescue dog, Blitzen.Lindsay is a member of the National Storytelling Network (NSN) and the Society for Children's Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI) . Learn more at lindsaybonilla.com.
