I Can, You Can, Toucan!

by Sue Mayfield, Rochelle Padua (Illustrator)

Best friends Toucan, Giraffe and Penguin all feel different in some way. Giraffe feels he is too tall, Penguin can't fly, and Toucan is embarrassed by his big yellow beak. But they soon discover that they can use their differences to help their friends.

Genres: Childrens

48 pages, Library Binding

First published March 1, 2005

About the author

Sue Mayfield has written eight novels for young adults including 'I Carried You on Eagles’ Wings', 'Blue' and 'Damage'. Her first historical novel 'Hill of the Angels' will be published in June 2016. Many of her stories are about young people overcoming difficulties and explore themes of loss, friendship and forgiveness. She is currently working on a story about the healing relationship between a girl and a horse. As well as fiction, Sue has written two non-fiction books about bereavement. Originally a teacher, and now a professional counsellor, Sue facilitates other people’s writing in a wide range of places including schools, museums, hospitals and GP practices. She is particularly interested in the relationship between words and health and helps people ‘write themselves well’ in her private practice ‘finding words’ and at Maggie’s Centre, Cheltenham.. She is currently writer in residence for 'Beyond Words' a joint project for young people organised by Cheltenham Festival and Gloucestershire Hospitals Education Service.

Reviews

[Reetta Saine · Rating 4 out of 5]

Tässä on sekä söpöyttä että ideaa. Liian iso kirahvi, lentämätön pingviini ja räikeänokkainen tukaani löytävät jokainen oman kutsumuksensa.

[Cindy · Rating 3 out of 5]

Great book to use to teach the characters, setting, conflict, climax, and the solution to students.