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Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon Wendy Meddour

Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon By Wendy Meddour

Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon by Wendy Meddour


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Summary

Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she's in the wrong. Even when she's the one getting bullied. But Joan, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself.

Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon Summary

Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon by Wendy Meddour

Peggy is an apologetic pigeon. She always assumes she's in the wrong. Even when she's the one getting bullied. But Joan, an older female seagull, gives her the necessary skills to stand up for herself. This hilarious tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive. Carmen Saldana's illustrations are full of personality and humour.

Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon Reviews

"I loved reading the book!" * Louis Theroux *
"The text is a timely reminder of the power of facing up to bullies...Readers will want to absorb the state of play through the pictures on each spread before turning the page to find out how the story pans out." * Books for Keeps *
"A gentle, humourous look at being a bit more assertive. Beautifully illustrated by Saldaña in a mix of water colour and pencil - but it is the textures that she introduces into the pictures which add an extra interest and depth to all the spreads." * Love Reading 4 Kids *
"This hilarious tale from award-winning author Wendy Meddour contains an important message about the importance of being assertive. Carmen Saldana's illustrations are full of personality and humour." * Books for Topics *
"Wendy Meddour's tale of learning to stand up for yourself, supportiveness and friendship is an empowering story to share with young listeners who will love the opportunity to emulate Peggy's retorts..." * Jill Bennett, Red Reading Hub *
"A delightful story all about learning to stand up for yourself, Meddour and Saldana's picture book features a perpetually apologetic - and frequently bullied - pigeon." * Waterstones *

About Wendy Meddour

Wendy is a Doctor of English Literature and an award-winning children's author. Her debut children's book, A Hen in the Wardrobe, was shortlisted for the Branford Boase Award for 'Outstanding First Novel', was selected as one of the Guardian's 'Best 50 diverse Children's Books since the 1950s' and won the John C Laurence Award for 'improving relations between the races'. Wendy is also the author of several picture books, including the highly acclaimed Lubna and Pebble-a TIME Magazine '10 Best YA and Children's Books of 2019'. Carmen Saldaña lives in Gijon, a little rainy city in the north of Spain. She is a freelance illustrator specialising in illustration for children´s books.

Additional information

GOR012381229
9780192778567
0192778560
Peggy the Always Sorry Pigeon by Wendy Meddour
Used - Very Good
Paperback
Oxford University Press
2022-07-07
N/A
Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.
This is a used book - there is no escaping the fact it has been read by someone else and it will show signs of wear and previous use. Overall we expect it to be in very good condition, but if you are not entirely satisfied please get in touch with us

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