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ABOUT TOVI THE PENGUIN

Tovi the Penguin was born from a simple wish - to create stories for my daughter that she would love and remember.

The series follows Tovi and his friends on gentle, everyday adventures where things don’t always go as planned. Along the way, they discover friendship, kindness, sharing, helping one another, and finding joy in life’s little moments. Rather than teaching lessons directly, the stories invite children to experience them naturally through the characters’ adventures.

Designed for children aged 2 to 6, the books combine simple illustrations with short, engaging text to create the feeling of watching a little animated story unfold. They are perfect for reading together, encouraging conversations, laughter, and imagination.

Tovi first came to life in 2012, and the books were written between 2012 and 2018, before my creative focus gradually shifted towards environmental concept books and artivism. Although I moved in a new direction, Tovi has always held a special place in my heart. The series has remained a true passion project, created simply for the joy of storytelling.

I hope these little adventures bring smiles to children and the grown-ups reading alongside them. And perhaps, somewhere between the pages, readers will discover that the greatest adventures are often found in friendship.

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Since 2014 Janina Rossiter has written and illustrated 9 picture books in the series Tovi the Penguin (TTP).

1- Tovi the Penguin - goes camping

2 - Tovi the Penguin - goes away for Christmas

3 - Tovi the Penguin - goes to London

4 - Tovi the Penguin - goes into space

5 - Tovi the Penguin - goes into to the seaside

6 - Tovi the Penguin - goes trick-or-treating

7 - Tovi the Penguin - goes on a treasure hunt in Paris

8 - Tovi the Penguin - goes playing in the snow

9 - Tovi the Penguin - goes to Ireland

Tovi the Penguin - goes camping

Join Tovi the penguin and his friends on their latest mini-adventure! They have decided to go camping, so what could possibly go wrong? Let's find out...

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have

Also available in French and German.

Tovi the Penguin - goes away for Christmas

Amazon Best Seller in Children's Books Holidays & Celebrations - Christmas

Tovi and his friends are going away for Christmas. They're very excited! But will Santa find them? Let's find out...

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Also available in French and German.

Tovi the Penguin - goes to London

It's raining again and Tovi and his friends decide to take a trip to get away from the bad weather. How about going to London? Will they have a good time? Let's find out ...

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picture books), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Also available in French.

Tovi the Penguin - goes into space

#1 Amazon Best Seller in Children's ebooks Science, Nature & How It Works

Tovi and his friends are enjoying a lovely summer evening when something strange happens. Suddenly the moon disappears. Will it come back? Let's find out ...

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picture books), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Tovi the Penguin - goes to the seaside

It's the holiday season. Tovi and his friends are at the seaside. They're enjoying a great day on the beach but then all of a sudden they find themselves surrounded by water. Can they find a way back to shore? Let's find out ...

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Also available in French.

Tovi the Penguin - goes trick-or-treating 

It's autumn and Tovi and his friends are getting ready to celebrate Halloween. After Tovi’s decorated his house, the friends all meet at the farm to pick pumpkins. But what a surprise they get while they’re there! It gives them a good idea for a Halloween trick! Will their trick work? And will they get treats? Let’s find out ....

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Tovi the Penguin - goes on a treasure hunt in Paris

Tovi and his friends are visiting the beautiful city of Paris.
All of a sudden Tovi falls deeply in love with someone on a poster. He wants to meet her!
But he doesn't know where to find her. Luckily his friends help him by leading him on a treasure hunt.
What an adventure! Will Tovi find his treasure? Let’s find out ....

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Tovi the Penguin - goes playing in the snow

Tovi the Penguin is having a great time playing in the freshly fallen snow.
He and his friends decide to build a snowman only to later find that it has been destroyed.
Who could have done such a thing? Let's find out...

Tovi the Penguin goes playing in the snow (Volume 8).

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give young readers the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and his friends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picturebooks), who hopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn something about life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing, about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value of friendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

Tovi the Penguin - goes to Ireland

 #1 New Release in Children's St. Patrick's Day Books
Amazon best-selling author Janina Rossiter's new release: Tovi the Penguin goes to Ireland.

Join Tovi on his adventure to Ireland and celebrate Saint Patrick's day with him!
The lucky charms of Ireland help Tovi enjoy his stay to the fullest.
Do you think he might even catch a leprechaun? Let's find out...

Tovi books are designed in a simple animated way to give youngreaders the impression of watching a short film where Tovi and hisfriends play out their adventures.

The books are aimed at children aged 2-6 (picture books), whohopefully will join Tovi in his mini-adventures, and learn somethingabout life and the world around them. As the lovable characters in these books share a whole range of experiences, they learn about sharing,about helping each other, and most important, they learn the value offriendship.

You'll be surprised what an exciting time little penguins can have!

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