When Papa Penguin goes fishing, Little Penguin must stay at home. At first he is sad but soon he realises that he must be brave bcause there are many imaginary adventures to be had. There are icicle mountains to guard, buried treasures to find and rough seas to sail, but at the end of the day, as the sun starts to set, Papa returns home to his Little Penguin. An endearing story about love, separation and bravery, culminating in a tender reunion between father and son.