We Love You, Mr. Panda

by Steve Antony, Steve Antony (Illustrator)

Overview

Everyone needs love -- even the bestselling Mr. Panda!

Mr. Panda is waiting with eager and open arms to give free hugs -- but nobody seems to want any of his cuddles. After his friends Skunk, Croc, Elephant, Mouse, Sloth, and Ostrich hug each other, Mr. Panda is left wanting some love. If only he knew what his friends have in store...Steve Antony tells a heartwarming story with adorable art and good humor.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781338676174
Publisher:	Scholastic, Inc.
Publication date:	09/01/2020
Sold by:	Scholastic, Inc.
Format:	eBook
Pages:	32
File size:	91 MB
Note:	This product may take a few minutes to download.
Age Range:	3 - 5 Years

About the Author

Steve Antony is the popular author and illustrator of Please, Mr. Panda; I'll Wait, Mr. Panda; Thank You, Mr. Panda; The Queen's Hat; Green Lizards vs. Red Rectangles; and Betty Goes Bananas. The Queen's Hat was nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal in the UK. Steve lives in Swindon, England.

Editorial Reviews

Praise for Good Night, Mr. Panda:"Perfect for encouraging a decorous bedtime." — Kirkus Reviews"A funny and original one-on-one nighttime read." — School Library JournalPraise for I'll Wait, Mr. Panda:"This lighthearted treatment of the rewards of patience is perfect for group sharing and may help youngsters remember to exercise a little more of it when next the need arises." — School Library JournalPraise for Please, Mr. Panda:"A fun story time selection and a solid option for parents or teachers looking for a creative way to emphasize the importance of saying, 'Please' and 'Thank you.'" — School Library Journal

From the Publisher

2020-07-14
Mr. Panda is available for hugs, but no one seems to want one.

Mr. Panda sports a “Free Hugs” T-shirt (possibly a gift from his lemur friend) as he makes himself available for hugs to his many friends. “I need a hug,” says the skunk, approaching while apparently wafting a stinky smell. “OK, Skunk. Let’s have a hug,” says Mr. Panda. But it turns out that Skunk was speaking to the crocodile. Croc (wearing a clothespin on its nose) and Skunk exchange hugs and “I love you”s as Mr. Panda looks on in some confusion. The rebuff is repeated with Elephant and Mouse, some sheep and Ostrich, and Sloth (who can hug itself). Lemur and Penguin are Mr. Panda’s constant companions as he rides a bike, drives a minibus, and flies a small plane, all without success in delivering hugs. The animals, most gray or black and white, stand out against a solid red background, the doughnut-decorated heart-shaped balloon Mr. Panda totes the only pops of other colors. When he gives up with an “I guess nobody wants my hugs,” the lemur and penguin offer Mr. Panda a hug, which he accepts, followed by the others in a big group hug: “We love you, Mr. Panda.” Mr. Panda’s reserve, large size, and lumpish dignity make his mission seem endearing, and his willingness to give up is a somewhat positive one for nonhuggers. (This book was reviewed digitally with 10.2-by-20.8-inch double-page spreads viewed at 12.4% of actual size).

Silly, of course, and pretty sweet. (Picture book. 2-5)

Kirkus Reviews