This children's picture book, beautifully illustrated by Jade Zivanovic, is perfect for kids ages 3-8. Available in hardcover and paperback.
In this captivating story, Penny Pangolin is all aflutter with excitement: her friend Vin is coming to visit! Determined to make his arrival unforgettable, she decides there's no better way than with her mom's famous lemon-ant cake. But when the cake goes missing, it's up to Penny and Vin to unravel the mystery.
As they embark on their quest, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, face the hidden dangers of the jungle, and discover the true value of sharing and forgiveness.
This delightful journey, reminiscent of the familial love in The Berenstain Bears and the individual adventure of Little Critter, "Penny Pangolin and the Missing Ant Cake" is more than just a whimsical tale. It's a celebration of wildlife, starring endangered Asia-Pacific creatures like pangolins, that brings attention to the beauty of these species and their plight in the wild.
At the end of the book, don't miss the special section about pangolins, their critical endangerment, and how each one of us, no matter our age, can contribute to their conservation. There's also a page showing all the background critters hidden throughout the book's illustrations, making sure to engage your child even more.
Kids ages 3-8 will be enthralled by Penny's adventures and inspired by her big heart, learning that true friendship means looking out for each other, even when things get a little prickly!
The Penny Pangolin books are targeted for ages 3 to 8.
All of Penny Pangolin's adventures are episodic and can be enjoyed in any order!
"My kids enjoyed it so much they insisted on reading it every night for weeks until they battered it to bits with their love!"
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"A delightful children's picture book. The story reads well and is a great bedtime read for kids. The illustrations are warm and colorful too. Lovely!"
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"My daughter loved this and we enjoyed reading it to her! Definitely a good book for kids of all ages!"
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"This book is very fun and my 4 year old loves it. The story is well written and the illustrations are fun. Great addition to our book collection."
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"A very colorful book that my granddaughter and I enjoyed reading together. The giggles and emotions that she had while reading about Penny made this Mimi’s heart happy. We also enjoyed a search and find of critters that we saw throughout the book. Looking forward to more Penny adventures!"
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"This is such a beautiful story for children. Well written and well illustrated. The colors are vibrant and the story line is easy to follow. Good short book for little ones to enjoy."
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"I’m in love with Penny and her pals! A very unique, entertaining, and educational series for children! Pangolins are not something we read about often, and these are fun to read!"
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"Five stars! Really cute short story with good messages. This would be a good choice for public or school library acquisition, home use, or gift giving."
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"A veritable treat for the eyes to enjoy the panoply of characters and scenes [...] I plan to find more of Penny's adventures. The illustrations by Jade Zivanovic are fun, intricate, brilliantly colorful, and delightful. Well suited for reading alone or WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to everyone, but especially to a school or your local public library!"
