QUIRKY, ENDEARING HUMOR, FUN STEM FACTS, and ENCHANTING STORIES
In the tradition of Narwhal and Jelly, here is a new graphic novel series for young readers.
- Bright, kid-friendly illustrations are full of humor
- An odd couple buddy comedy
- Simple dialogue belies the depth of Penguin’s and Panda’s conversations; dig deep and you’ll find hints of moral philosophy—just like in Winnie the Pooh
- Four complete stories, plus STEM and other extras in each book
- Two titles debuting simultaneously so kids won’t have to wait for another
- The third book is coming in fall 2024!
Categories: graphic novel, early reader, middle grade
Themes: friendship, following rules, surprises, creativity, jealousy
ISBN: 978-1-958325-07-0
Trade Paperback: $9.99 US
Length: 72 pages
Size: 6×8.25 inches
Ages: 6-10
Grade: 1-4
AUTHOR: Brenda Maier
ILLUSTRATOR: Fanni Mézes
Brenda Maier is a writer, mother of five, public school teacher, and board member of OAGCT, the Oklahoma chapter of the National Association for Gifted Children. Among her books for young readers areThe Little Red FortandThe Little Blue Bridge, both of which have been named to notable reading lists. She lives in Oklahoma with her family and enjoys visiting classrooms around the country to share her passion for reading and writing.
Fanni Mézes is an artist living in Budapest, Hungary. After graduating university as a product design engineer, she pivoted to art school and set out to illustrate books for young readers. The Penguin and Panda books mark her U.S. debut. Fanni and her husband are the parents of one daughter; they all enjoy reading and watching cartoons together.
“A can-do panda and a laze-about penguin are inexplicably best buds in this odd-couple escapade series launch.”
Featured in Publishers Weekly – Early Reader Spotlight – Spring 2024.
“I love that so many graphic novels and being created and published for beginning readers. As a librarian and a parent, I can tell you that they are the gateway drug to reading. One thing that is special about beginning graphic novels is that they are so wholesome. After you turn last page you feel like you just got a hug from a book. So fantastic.”
—Amanda Murphy (Librarian, Goodreads Review)
