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Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet
Narrated by David McCormack, the voice of Bandit Heeler (Bluey's dad) in the hit show BLUEY!
Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants A Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own.
The story opens on Penny's birthday, where instead of the pet she's been dreaming of, she receives...a plant. Although it isn't the pet she asked for, Penny's big heart leads her to cherish her new green friend. Yet, despite her devotion, the quiet plant can't quite fill the companionship gap that a pet would. As Penny contemplates the perfect pet, she encounters a distressed red panda cub, leading to an adventure that teaches her about empathy, wildlife, and the joyous unpredictability of friendship.
This story highlights the significance of caring for others, whether they're plants, pets, or each other. It emphasizes the responsibility involved in pet ownership, making it an excellent conversation starter for families considering adding a pet to their home. This delightful narrative subtly educates listeners about endangered animals, like pangolins and red pandas. The book encourages respect and empathy for wildlife, often misunderstood or misrepresented.
Supplemental teaching resources, games, and digital slides download available!
Kids ages 3-8 will love this heartwarming tale. Join Penny and discover why the best friends are often the ones you least expect!
NO AI TRAINING: No portion of this work may be used for training artificial intelligence without written permission from the author. No AI was used in the creation of this work.
Narrated by David McCormack, the voice of Bandit Heeler (Bluey's dad) in the hit show BLUEY!
Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants A Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own.
The story opens on Penny's birthday, where instead of the pet she's been dreaming of, she receives...a plant. Although it isn't the pet she asked for, Penny's big heart leads her to cherish her new green friend. Yet, despite her devotion, the quiet plant can't quite fill the companionship gap that a pet would. As Penny contemplates the perfect pet, she encounters a distressed red panda cub, leading to an adventure that teaches her about empathy, wildlife, and the joyous unpredictability of friendship.
This story highlights the significance of caring for others, whether they're plants, pets, or each other. It emphasizes the responsibility involved in pet ownership, making it an excellent conversation starter for families considering adding a pet to their home. This delightful narrative subtly educates listeners about endangered animals, like pangolins and red pandas. The book encourages respect and empathy for wildlife, often misunderstood or misrepresented.
Supplemental teaching resources, games, and digital slides download available!
Kids ages 3-8 will love this heartwarming tale. Join Penny and discover why the best friends are often the ones you least expect!
NO AI TRAINING: No portion of this work may be used for training artificial intelligence without written permission from the author. No AI was used in the creation of this work.
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Overview
Narrated by David McCormack, the voice of Bandit Heeler (Bluey's dad) in the hit show BLUEY!
Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants A Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own.
The story opens on Penny's birthday, where instead of the pet she's been dreaming of, she receives...a plant. Although it isn't the pet she asked for, Penny's big heart leads her to cherish her new green friend. Yet, despite her devotion, the quiet plant can't quite fill the companionship gap that a pet would. As Penny contemplates the perfect pet, she encounters a distressed red panda cub, leading to an adventure that teaches her about empathy, wildlife, and the joyous unpredictability of friendship.
This story highlights the significance of caring for others, whether they're plants, pets, or each other. It emphasizes the responsibility involved in pet ownership, making it an excellent conversation starter for families considering adding a pet to their home. This delightful narrative subtly educates listeners about endangered animals, like pangolins and red pandas. The book encourages respect and empathy for wildlife, often misunderstood or misrepresented.
Supplemental teaching resources, games, and digital slides download available!
Kids ages 3-8 will love this heartwarming tale. Join Penny and discover why the best friends are often the ones you least expect!
NO AI TRAINING: No portion of this work may be used for training artificial intelligence without written permission from the author. No AI was used in the creation of this work.
"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!"
"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!"
"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."
Kirkus Reviews
2024-06-05 A pangolin named Penny learns about responsibility in Kramer’s picture book.
When Penny Pangolin asks for a pet for her birthday, her parents give her a plant instead. Penny loves her new plant (a Venus flytrap) and treats it with great care, taking it with her everywhere: “Sometimes her parents made the plant stay home. ‘But it’ll be lonely!’ Penny protested.” The only trouble is that the plant is quiet, and not cuddly like other pets. So, Penny asks her parents again for a pet; having witnessed Penny’s dedication to her plant, they acquiesce. When Penny discovers a trapped baby red panda, the critter turns out to be orphaned, so the Pangolins adopt him (Penny names him Mooky). Zivanovic’s illustrations use negative space on white pages and simple backgrounds on full-color pages, drawing readers’ focus to the detailed characters. The illustrations blend realistic fine pencil work and three-dimensional textures for the anthropomorphic characters and their clothing. The prose is descriptive and vibrant, and Penny’s empathetic inner life gives the story sincere depth. (“Penny tried to feel happy that Mooky would get to go home, but inside she felt like crying.”) Readers are invited to search the pictures for delightful details, like a jeweled flower mantis in the garden, or a rogue Vietnamese pheasant in the woods, which are labeled at the end of the book.
Kindheartedness meets kismet in this charming tale.
