YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「７」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 7th ☆

MAZELLAN: Que~ (it's a warm day) YOU: Walk in the shadow of the trees

#You's Penguin Diary 2023

I was going to say scrolling through Tsukiuta tumbkr was kinda boring but then a months worth of daily penguin doodles showed up and it’s painfully adorable

Picturebook: I Say Shehechiyanu written by Joanne Rocklin and illustrated by Monika Filipina. Kar-Ben Publishing. 2015.

This picturebook introduces children to "shehechiyanu," a Jewish blessing that is said when something takes place for the first time ever or the first time in a long time. Readers travel through the seasons with a little girl as she details all the events where she says "shehechiyanu!" This book does not seem to have won any awards, but it is valuable for its simple introduction to Jewish culture and traditions. Holidays like Rosh Hashanah and Passover are depicted with illustrations that communicate some of the traditions associated with the holiday. The pictures compliment the story, adding more detail to the simple text. Because the text is both repetitive and simple, this book is most suited to ages 4-6, and could be read to younger children.

This book is useful as a simple introduction to a culture that may be different from that of some library patrons. It could be used in a program about other cultures' traditions and holidays, and some of the food in the book, such as challah, could be a snack for children during the program.

Readalikes:

A is for Abraham written by Richard Michelson and illustrated by Ron Mazellan. Sleeping Bear Press. 2008.

This nonfiction text is an alphabet book focusing on Jewish traditions. The main text is made up of simple rhymes, and there are sidebars containing more information about the relevant Jewish traditions, cultural pieces, etc. While the sidebars are quite wordy, the main text would be accessible to 5-6-year-olds, making this a good next step for slightly older children who, after reading I Say Shehechiyanu, are interested in learning more about Jewish culture. It also would be an excellent text for Jewish children looking to learn more about their heritage or for parents hoping to start a conversation about Judaism with their children.

Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! written by Esme Raji Codell and illustrated by LeUyen Pham. Hyperion Books for Children. 2005.

A Jewish retelling of A Christmas Carol that takes a story children may already be familiar with and adapts it to fit Hanukkah instead - with three rabbis visiting Scrooge, and so on. This book contains a surprising amount of Jewish history and culture, and, although the text is a little more dense, should be fun and engaging for children.

Osnat and Her Dove written by Sigal Samuel and illustrated by Vali Mintzi. Levine Querido. 2021.

This illustrated book is a look at the life of the world's first female rabbi, Osnat. Although some elements are fictionalized - and the author admits this - it is still an engaging, primarily historical narrative, and may make a good follow-up to Hanukkah, Shmanukkah! which features a female rabbi.

YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「６」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 6th ☆

YOU: Today, Maze and I had a collab to eat the Go Go Curry🍛~ Wait, was something like this on the menu?? MAZELLAN: Que.... (Maze Special) YOU: Don't force yourself

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YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY 「４」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 4th ☆

YOU: Yahoo~ I'm at the aquarium for work♪ MAZELLAN: Que, queeeeee!? YOU: Oh~? Maze, you got a fanservice. That bubble ring is amazing.

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YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY 「３」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 3rd ☆

MAZELLAN: Que🏊 YOU: You.. don't swim like a penguin?

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YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY 「２」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 2nd ☆

YOU: Don't forget to hydrate yourself on hot days🍹 MAZELLAN: Que～🍹

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YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY 「１」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 1st ☆

YOU: It's finally here!! August!!! MAZELLAN: Queee!!! YOU: It's a picture diary this year too~ Let's enjoy summer, shall we? MAZELLAN: Queeeee~!!

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YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「２」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 2nd ☆

YOU: Mornin'! I had some scrumptious curry left from yesterday~ The strongest curry if left overnight 🍛 My trial product No 34, original spice. MAZELLAN: .....??!!! 🔥 YOU: Huh, you idiot! That's not for you! SHUN: Uwaa, a fire-breathing penguin~! YOU: Wahh!! Mazellan!! Here, water water!!💦

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RUI: Mazellan's usually fine with anything sweet or spicy... IKU: How spicy is No. 34? YOU: Want to try it? IKU: Yeah, just one bite... wwaahhh!!! Water!!! YOU: (wwww) RUI: Revenge for Ikkun (slaps) YOU: Sorry (ww)

#No. 34 is extremely spicy #Since he's a demon world penguin, he can take baths, eat curry, drink beer and walk around the city

~At the time, Kai's...~ KAI: Look!!! A splendid sea bream🐡!!!

#Early in the morning, filming a fishing program #Fish the world

SASAKUMA DIARY 「２２」

☆ SASAKUMA DIARY - OCTOBER 22th ☆

YOU: Though it's a bit early... IKU: Goodnight~

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YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「２５」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 25th ☆

YOU: It's nearing the end of August! I bought a lot of stuff since there was a chance to do bargain-sales~ MAZELLAN: Que... (tired) YOU: At times like this, you end up walking a lot without even realizing it (laughs). Good work~

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YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「３１」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 31st ☆

YOU: It's the last day of August! MAZELLAN: Quee! YOU: This summer really was fulfilling~ Thank you everyone who supported my picture-filled diary (drawn by Maze)! MAZELLAN: Quee💞 YOU: Well then, let's do the closing together🎶 One, two..! MAZELLAN & YOU: Later! (Queee!)

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YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「３０」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 30th ☆

YOU: Mornin'. It's been cloudy since morning in Tokyo. I miss the sun~ Here's a picture of thunderheads when Obon was going on. MAZELLAN: Quee~☁️☀️ YOU: Let's do our best today too!

#Thunderheads are gathering #You's Penguin Diary

SASAKUMA DIARY 「１」

☆ SASAKUMA DIARY HAS STARTED 🐼 - OCTOBER 1st ☆

IKU: Just as I was thinking what I should do for October, Sasakuma, who was inspired by his fellow demon-world companion (?), has decided to make a picture diary 🎨 And so, I hope I can color your TL with my daily tweets and Sasakuma Diary. Please look forward to it! SASAKUMA ICHIGO: Kyuu

#Sasakuma Diary

IKU: Both Sasakuma and Mazellan are good at drawing... I wonder if everyone from the demon world are artistic…? YOU: It depends on the species (stares) RUI: That's true (stares) SHUN: Oh my, why are you looking my way??? YORU: Sh-Shun-san's writing and drawings are both unique! KAI: The fact that everyone's different is what makes it better!

#Those from the demon world

YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「２８」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 28th ☆

MAZELLAN: 💞 YOU: Closing off August's last Sunday with fireworks🌃

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YOU'S PENGUIN DIARY 「２６」

☆ YOU’S PENGUIN DIARY - AUGUST 26th ☆

YOU: Mornin'. Now that I think about it, I wasn't bitten by mosquitos once this year. Maybe it's thanks to this guy (this pig-like mosquito repellant)? MAZELLAN: ... (stares) YOU: ... ? MAZELLAN: ...🌀 YOU: Don't make your eyes spin either (www) You okay? (www)

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