Welcome to a world where big lessons come in bright, beautiful pages. Whether you're reading them in order or picking a new favorite at bedtime, each episodic adventure explores meaningful themes like friendship, responsibility, and forgiveness. With heartwarming tales and vibrant illustrations by Jade Zivanovic, these books don’t just entertain, they invite your little ones to think, feel, and grow.
Our series of bright and colorful children's picture books for kids ages 3-8. The Penny Pangolin series is episodic and can be read to your little ones in any order.
This set of six children's picture books, beautifully illustrated by Jade Zivanovic, is perfect for kids ages 3-8.
Penny Pangolin and the Missing Ant Cake:
Penny’s favorite lemon-ant cake dessert is in trouble! Her neighbor, Edith Aardvark, steals the cake and puts herself in danger, forcing Penny to choose between what she feels is deserved and what is right. Leaning on themes of forgiveness, grace, and the consequences of actions, friends will ultimately come together in a happy twist ending.
Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet:
Penny convinces her parents that she’s responsible enough for more than just a pet plant. Out of an act of compassion blossoms an unexpected, unbreakable companionship with an orphaned red panda.
Penny Pangolin and the Rock Soup:
The village festival is on! Penny is in for an unsettling surprise when she unexpectedly eats something that makes pangolins sick. Her friend comes to the rescue with a remedy only a pangolin could appreciate—homemade rock soup!
Penny Pangolin and the Tablet Turmoil:
Penny Pangolin discovers the Internet! When Penny receives a tablet from her aunt Petunia, she soon sees how easy it is to keep her eyes glued to a screen all day. But when she accidentally loses the tablet, she realizes how much of the world around her she had been missing. A much-needed lesson in screen safety for kids and a wake-up call for grown-ups alike, with a satisfying ending! Features themes of responsibility and awareness.
Penny Pangolin and the Baboon Bully:
When Penny steps in to defend her friend Edith against a school bully, she quickly finds herself his new target! Penny must navigate the rocky path of dealing with bullying without becoming a bully herself. Themes of friendship, forgiveness, anger management, and seeing other points of view.
Penny Pangolin and the Termite Trophy:
Penny and friends enter the multi-sport Big Claw Tournament in her village! The tournament tests critters in all kinds of trials... including some that pangolins aren't suited for! To make it through—and win—Penny and her pals will need to work together to compensate for their own disadvantages, and not just outplay the other teams... but outsmart them too! Features themes of teamwork, friendship, and sportsmanship.
Hardcover Bonus:
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