From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance.

The music room returns to Pretend City where children can explore making music with Proud Penguin!

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

White Station Elementary

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

Head Start Knoxville

Head Start Knoxville

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

The Orange County Children’s Festival of Books presents: Proud Penguin as part of the 2nd Annual “Holidays Around the World” event on Argyros Plaza. I will be Santa’s little elf signing copies of Proud Penguin at the OCCFB booth and performing on the Storyteller Stage at 4:15 PM. Come immerse yourself in the spirit of the Holidays!

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

If you like penguins then we have a day for you! Join us on November 15 for a special book signing for Proud Penguin with author Jamie Purnell followed by a Penguin Family Painting project with ArtSocial 805.

Saturday!! Ever wondered about how the music of Proud Penguin came to be? In this special presentation as part of the “Music Room” exhibit, Pretend City presents “The Music of Proud Penguin”. Learn how Jamie Purnell wrote the song "Proud Penguin", how he chose the instruments on the recording, how the song became a book, and hear Jamie read his story and sing and dance along as he performs the “Proud Penguin” song live!

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

Excited! Sharing Proud Penguin live on stage with the OC and beyond at one of the largest children’s book festivals in the US! Come on down!

I am performing on two stages this year:

Storytellers Stage  12:30 PM

Wild Animal Stage 2:55 PM

I'm super-psyched about this one! Right in the middle of Hollywood and Beverly Hills. You never know what will happen.

From award-winning singer-songwriter Jamie Purnell, Proud Penguin tells the feel-good tale of a penguin whose spirits are lifted from building a new friendship with a seagull. Proud Penguin will delight and entertain families as they read and sing along to the free downloadable song and story that embodies a universal message of kindness and self-acceptance. 

The Open Arts & Music Festival is FREE, all-ages, and open to the public, with live music performances curated by Spaceland Presents, an arts market with workshops, craft beer selections curated by Brewyard, temporary public art installations, and all-day activities for kids. We close the city block in front of the Alex Theatre, and welcome 8,000-10,000 people to enjoy live music and art for the day!

Thrilled to share Proud Penguin at the unique, fun and education-focused children's festival Details at www.azchildrensfestival.com

Fun in the sun with Proud Penguin! Joins us at Liberty Station for a celebration of all things readable! I'll be there singing and signing copies of Proud Penguin. Come on down!