Charlie Takes an Adventure—Book 1

An adventurous penguin named Charlie decides it’s time to leave Antarctica. He has no one to play with, nothing to do, and winter lasts a really long time. So he sets off on a plane to Florida hoping to find the missing piece of his happiness. Throughout his journey, several events do not go as planned or hoped. Ready to give up, he meets a fortune-teller at Happy World, and learns of an old Slovakian proverb that may just shine a light on what he’s looking for.

Charlie Takes an Adventure to Massachusetts—Book 2

In Charlie’s second adventure, Charlie sets out to Massachusetts hoping it can be a place he can call home. He stops by some popular must-see places; Boston, Plimoth Plantation, The North End, Fenway, and Salem. And … he sets foot in a famous fast-food chain restaurant ONLY found in Massachusetts. New Englanders: this book is a must-have in your library!

Charlie Takes an Adventure to New York—Book 3

The city that never sleeps could be the perfect place for a Penguin at Christmas; after all, the sun never sets in Antarctica this time of year. Charlie visits Radio City Hall, Rockefeller Center, the Statue of Liberty, and Ellis Island … but as usual, things keep going wrong. When he’s unable to see the New York Giants play the New York Jets at Met Life Stadium, he’s nearly driven to tears. But just when all seems lost, he meets Santa Claus, who lets him have a good cry. And while it may be a miracle, Charlie discovers that a good cry might be the best unexpected gift he’s ever gotten.

Charlie Takes an Adventure to the Moon—Book 4

Charlie has just won a trip to the moon! AND he can bring his best friend, Phil. During astronaut training at Cape Canaveral, Charlie meets some bullies who stand in the way of what could be the greatest adventure of his life. Phil can’t stand up to them, either. But Charlie refuses to give in or give up. By focusing on the mission—and dedicating himself to spreading peace on earth and beyond—he ends up showing everyone who made fun of him that heroes come in all shapes and sizes.