Little Penguin longs to fly like other birds, but despite multiple attempts--shown in a series of small, comical drawings of determined flapping--he cannot get airborne. He discovers, though, that for him, swimming is flying. Kuo uses shades of black, white, and blue to illustrate her straightforward text, with loose, sketchlike lines that allow the crayon-like textures to show.

Toddler-PreS A simple picture book about grit and the realization that we are all uniquely wonderful in our own way. I Can Fly is the story of a little penguin who could. At the beginning of the story, little penguin wants nothing more than to take to the sky, but is told repetitively (even by his father) that he can't fly. Not one to take no for an answer, little penguin tries, and tries harder with no results. Finally, and by accident, little penguin slips into the sea where he and his father glide through the ocean with ease. Little penguin realizes that swimming is just like flying, if not better! VERDICT With beautiful, cool blue illustrations and simple text, this book is a welcome addition to any library; great for lapsits or storytimes with a "never give up" theme. Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh