Prickly the Porcupine - GoRead.pk

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Themes: Grit, Self-control, Zest, Social Intelligence, Gratitude, Empathy, Compassion, Bullying, Self-acceptance, Bravery, Diversity, Friendship

Prickly is a little porcupine with a big problem! His sharp quills keep accidentally hurting his new classmates and he can’t make any friends at his new school. This story follows him as he manages the struggle of being different in an unfamiliar place and how his mother’s ingenuity solves his problem. Along the way, we also learn valuable lessons about individual strengths and weaknesses, and the power of self-acceptance and self-empowerment.

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