"Surf's Up" by Daniel Miyares tells the delightful story of a young penguin who dreams of catching the perfect wave. With its vibrant illustrations, the book captures the penguin's adventurous spirit as he prepares for a big surfing competition. Despite being an outsider in a world dominated by seals, the penguin is determined to prove himself. As he faces challenges and learns important lessons about friendship, perseverance, and self-acceptance, readers are treated to a heartwarming narrative that emphasizes the joy of pursuing one’s passions, no matter where they come from. The story celebrates individuality and the courage to follow one’s dreams. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book has been graded for interest for readers up to 3 years.

There are 24 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2018 by North-South Books .

Daniel Miyares is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children, among them Float ; That Is My Dream! , with text by Langston Hughes; and Night Out . He lives in Kansas City. Kwame Alexander is a poet, educator, and the New York Times bestselling author of 28+ books, including The Undefeated, Booked and Rebound, the follow-up to his Newbery medal-winning middle grade novel, The Crossover. He's also the Founding Editor of Versify, an imprint that publishes fiction and poetry for children and young adults.