A wintry collection of four all-new stories featuring excitable Penguin and her chill BFF, Panda.
Whether earning money for the perfect Christmas tree; shopping for a cozy new holiday sweater; sledding down a terrifyingly snowy hill; or trying to squeeze in everything on Penguin’s over-the-top Christmas list, these two yin and yang besties meet every challenge with an abundance of humor and generosity of spirit. Full of clever dialogue, giggle-inducing artwork, and even a few fun facts.
SBN: 9781958325162
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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)
