Description
Panda gets excited when he sees a potential friend. So excited, he's apt to put his cold, wet nose right in their face! Eeek! Whoa Panda! Fortunately Panda has a friend to help him navigate how close is too close. And before long, he is able to say "Way to go, Panda" instead of "Whoa Panda!"
About the Author
C.S. Jennings is the illustrator of over two-dozen books for kids, including the TLA Bluebonnet Award nominee, From an Idea to Disney, and the graphic novel series, Pet Shop Racers. Born in Texas, he lives in Austin where he bikes and hikes, exploring the wonders of the hill country.
Reviews
"Panda is excited to be in the company of friends...perhaps a bit too excited. When the unnamed narrator waves, the cub bounds over and gets uncomfortably close; a close-up view of Panda's eye fills one spread, while the rest of the exuberant bear's face fills another. Asked to give the narrator some space, Panda backs off. But when a new friend-a brown dog-appears, Panda quickly forgets the lesson and bear-hugs the nervous-looking pooch. The narrator once more intervenes and offers some guidance. Panda complies and then cheerfully licks the narrator's face. The narrator gently chastises Panda, who ambles off, saddened, until the narrator coaxes Panda back to have fun in a way that makes everyone comfortable. Using minimal text and peppy colored pencil and digital art set against colorful, uncluttered backgrounds, Jennings offers an amusing and creative take on bodily autonomy. Many caregivers and children will recognize these interactions, particularly when the narrator repeats the same point multiple times over the course of the book. It's clear that Panda is still actively learning this lesson; indeed, the cub may even need a few reminders down the line. Compared with similar titles where the protagonist figures everything out by book's end, this one takes a refreshingly realistic approach. A child-friendly guide to respecting personal space." -Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780593324783
Author C.S. Jennings
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Nancy Paulsen Books
Publisher Nancy Paulsen Books
Weight(grams) 377g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 238mm * 8mm
About the Author
C.S. Jennings is the illustrator of over two-dozen books for kids, including the TLA Bluebonnet Award nominee, From an Idea to Disney, and the graphic novel series, Pet Shop Racers. Born in Texas, he lives in Austin where he bikes and hikes, exploring the wonders of the hill country.
Reviews
"Panda is excited to be in the company of friends...perhaps a bit too excited. When the unnamed narrator waves, the cub bounds over and gets uncomfortably close; a close-up view of Panda's eye fills one spread, while the rest of the exuberant bear's face fills another. Asked to give the narrator some space, Panda backs off. But when a new friend-a brown dog-appears, Panda quickly forgets the lesson and bear-hugs the nervous-looking pooch. The narrator once more intervenes and offers some guidance. Panda complies and then cheerfully licks the narrator's face. The narrator gently chastises Panda, who ambles off, saddened, until the narrator coaxes Panda back to have fun in a way that makes everyone comfortable. Using minimal text and peppy colored pencil and digital art set against colorful, uncluttered backgrounds, Jennings offers an amusing and creative take on bodily autonomy. Many caregivers and children will recognize these interactions, particularly when the narrator repeats the same point multiple times over the course of the book. It's clear that Panda is still actively learning this lesson; indeed, the cub may even need a few reminders down the line. Compared with similar titles where the protagonist figures everything out by book's end, this one takes a refreshingly realistic approach. A child-friendly guide to respecting personal space." -Kirkus Reviews
Book Information
ISBN 9780593324783
Author C.S. Jennings
Format Hardback
Page Count 32
Imprint Nancy Paulsen Books
Publisher Nancy Paulsen Books
Weight(grams) 377g
Dimensions(mm) 262mm * 238mm * 8mm
