Best for ages 2–6 — boys and girls

My Name Is Pixy!

By Professor DeanDean

Pixy is a cheerful little penguin who loves her name — and the many different friends she meets at the park.

From loud Bo and speedy Zoom to quiet Luli and thoughtful Niko, every friend has their own name, personality and way of playing. As Pixy gets to know them, she discovers that friendship starts by noticing, listening and letting people be themselves.

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· ISBN 9781915917393

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For Parents — A Gentle First Story About Names, Identity and Friendship

My Name Is Pixy! introduces young children to the idea that people can experience the same playground very differently. Some children rush straight into play, others watch first. Some enjoy noise, some prefer quiet, and some need a little space when feelings become too big. Pixy adapts without judging any of them, giving children an accessible model for empathy and respectful friendship.

Names provide the thread that connects everything. The story encourages children to introduce themselves, learn what others prefer to be called and understand that getting a name right matters. Humour, repetition and familiar playground situations keep these ideas light and approachable, while the final drawing activity brings the conversation back to the child and their own identity.

Celebrates names and identity
Encourages respectful friendships
Different ways to play
Gentle emotional awareness

“My daughter loved Pixy straight away, but I loved how naturally the story shows that some children are loud, some need space and some like to watch before joining in. It gave us lots to talk about without ever feeling like a lesson.”

— Grace T., mum of a 5-year-old girl

Every Name Belongs to Someone

Pixy discovers names that are short, long, inherited, chosen and sometimes a little tricky to pronounce.
The story gently shows children that learning and using someone’s preferred name is one of the simplest ways to say, “I see you.”

There Is More Than One Way to Play

Bo loves mud. Luli likes quiet. Zoom races everywhere, while Niko prefers watching before she joins in.
Pixy does not expect every friend to behave like her. She learns to notice what makes each child comfortable and finds a way to play alongside them.

Big Feelings Are Welcome Too

Some days Momo needs space. Sometimes Pixy needs her own quiet place. Everyone has moments when they are loud, nervous, excited or simply not ready.
The story gives young children simple examples of respecting those feelings without turning them into something strange or wrong.

A Little Penguin with a Big Personality

Pixy is playful, messy, affectionate and occasionally responsible for fish appearing in inappropriate places.
Her humour keeps the story light while giving children a familiar character through whom they can explore friendship, identity and the many ways people can be themselves.

Your Name Belongs in the Story

The final page turns the focus towards the little reader, with space to draw themselves and celebrate their own name.
It gives families an easy opportunity to talk about where names come from, nicknames, favourite names and what makes each child uniquely themselves.

What other parents think:

“My son keeps introducing himself like Pixy now. After reading it, he spent the afternoon saying, ‘Hi, I’m Leo. What’s your name?’ to everyone at the playground. Very sweet and very funny.”

— Amir R., dad of a 3-year-old boy

“Simple, warm and surprisingly thoughtful. My four-year-old liked all the different children. I particularly appreciated the idea that saying someone’s name properly matters.”

— Sophie M., mum of a 4-year-old girl

“Luli is apparently her new best friend. My daughter is quite quiet in busy places and immediately noticed Luli sitting under the tree. She loved seeing a character who enjoys playing quietly too.”

— Mei C., mum of a 5-year-old girl

“Funny enough that the message never feels heavy. The fish in Daddy’s shoe got the biggest laugh, but there is a lot underneath the silliness about names, feelings and respecting how other children play.”

— James P., dad of a 6-year-old boy

“We spent ages on the last page. My little girl drew herself, then made me draw everyone in the family underneath. It turned the book into a whole conversation about our names.”

— Nadia A., mum of a 3-year-old girl

“A really useful playground book. My son tends to rush straight into other children’s games. Pixy gave us an easy way to talk about watching, asking and giving someone space.”

— Daniel K., dad of a 4-year-old boy

“Every child gets to be different without being made ‘different’. That was what stood out to me. Nobody needs fixing. Pixy simply learns how each friend likes to play, and then joins them.”

— Priya S., mum of a 6-year-old girl

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