Poor pangolin - it is hard to be different, especially with that cool surfing penguin hanging around. But luckily the pangolin finds someone who appreciates him for exactly who he is.

A pangolin is about to give a presentation on pangolins, but the other animals seem incapable of understanding ("So, is he a frog or an anteater? I'm confused"). After displaying saintlike patience for some time - and sharing many pangolin facts - the pangolin finally loses his cool when a penguin shows up ("Penguins are my favorite!"). The final audience member remaining is a little girl*, who is eager to learn all the pangolin facts, which are all displayed on cards on the final double-page spread.

*"So, what kind of animal are you?"
"I'm just a kid."
"Huh. Like a goat?"

Hilarious and informative - would be great for storytime.

See also: Roly Poly Pangolin by Anna Dewdney, The Angry Little Puffin by Timothy Young ( )

great information, via picture book, about pangolins ( )