The Encounter

« Who wants to be my friend? » writes Penguin on a small piece of paper that he cautiously attaches to a fish. Alone on the floe and wishing for new adventures, he is patiently waiting for an answer… when the fish comes back with Cat, the one who found the note. Soon, a true friendship is born between Penguin and Cat, but are the two new friends made to live together?

Key words: penguin, cat, encounter, friendship, pack ice

Strong points:

-This sensitive text guides readers through a long and poetic journey.

-The geometric, colorful and minimalist drawings create a strong and graphic world.

-An important lesson: sometimes, it’s better to appreciate what one’s already has, before leaving.