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The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy

A Parody
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The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy by Paul Magrs is a delightful and whimsical tale filled with humour and animal antics. Following the curious adventures of a panda, a cat, and a mischievous teddy, these charming characters navigate unexpected challenges and develop friendships. Set against a backdrop of wit and charm, this story offers a light-hearted escape into a fantastical world.
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Format: Hardback
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You might enjoy this book if you're fond of whimsical and humorous tales featuring quirky characters. With an endearing mix of a panda, a cat, and an amusingly dreadful teddy, it offers a playful take on companionship and mischief. Perfect for readers who appreciate light-hearted and imaginative escapades.

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The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy

The surely soon-to-be million-copy bestselling sort-of inspirational parody..

The enormously funny parody of Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse

Book Hero Magic formatted this description to make it easier to read. While it's new and still learning, it may not be perfect - your feedback is welcome! Description

The surely soon-to-be million-copy bestselling sort-of inspirational parody..

A timeless parody of Charlie Mackesy’s The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

Enter the world of me, Panda, plus my sometime-friends Cat and Teddy. You will find us living our best lives, trying (and occasionally succeeding) to be kind to each other. The cat is quite nice but can be a little bit selfish. Teddy can come across as very nice, with his squeaky voice and looking so tiny and helpless. But I must warn you, Teddy can be a vicious little backstabber, actually.

This is a book of nice illustrations and some words from which you will likely gain some sort of inspiration. Like:

‘Just because you’re struggling, it doesn’t mean you’re failing… But it might do.’
‘Nothing beats kindness,’ said the cat. ‘Gin does’, said Panda.
‘If you don’t stop saying inspirational things to me, I’m going to punch you up the hooter.’
‘You OK, hun?’ asked Panda, but he was just taking the piss.
‘We’re just so, so lucky to have each other as friends, and it’s going to make a marvellous book.’

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The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy by Paul Magrs is praised for its humour, with reviews highlighting its witty and irreverent take on inspirational literature. Famed personalities describe it as a funny and refreshing read, with witty epitomes of swearing cuddly toys. The book's satirical nature and the cantankerous character of Panda have garnered admiration, making it a recommended read for those needing a good laugh.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780008491154

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 30 September 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: HarperCollins

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 134.0mm

Height: 181.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 144

About the Author

Paul Magrs brought out his first novel in 1995 when he was 25, which has been followed by many more. He has lectured in Creative Writing at UEA and MMU, and in 2019 he published his book on writing, The Novel Inside You. In lockdown, he started drawing cartoons and his first 'picture' book, The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy, was a huge hit for Christmas 2021. Paul lives in Manchester with his partner Jeremy and a very large collection of books (many of them written by him).

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