Please Mr Panda Board Book

Series: Mr Panda
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Please Mr Panda Board Book is a charming children's story about a polite panda who asks various animals if they would like a doughnut. Through his interactions, Mr Panda teaches the importance of politeness and patience, highlighting that a simple "please" can make all the difference. This delightful book combines whimsical illustrations with a gentle lesson in manners.
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you appreciate charming stories that teach valuable lessons on manners and sharing through adorable illustrations. Young readers will love the playful use of animal characters who interact with a polite and patient panda, making it an engaging read for learning about kindness and consideration in a fun way.

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Please Mr Panda Board Book

Learn to say 'Please' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny story. In a sturdy board book, perfect for even the youngest readers.

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

Learn to say 'Please' with Mr Panda in this charmingly funny story. In a sturdy board book, perfect for even the youngest readers.

Mr Panda has a tray of doughnuts. Patiently and politely, Mr Panda asks his friends if they would like one. Each animal says yes, but without the all-important 'please'! Is anyone worthy of Mr Panda's doughnuts?

"An ideal book for kids to learn about good manners." The Sun

"Simple yet funny enough for multiple readings." Kirkus

"Does the job beautifully." The Times (Children's Book of the Week)

Look out for more books starring the grumpy (but loveable!) Mr Panda. Over half a million copies sold to date!

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Please Mr Panda Board Book by Steve Antony delights with its witty exploration of manners, receiving praise for its simplicity and humour. The book is noted for its clever storytelling and smart design, especially in its use of monochrome contrasted with vivid illustrations. Antony's talent shines through, making it a favourite for repeated readings and a potential source of new family catchphrases.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781444933789

Publisher: Hachette Children's Group

Format: Board book

Date Published: 04 May 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Hodder Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 18.0mm

Width: 186.0mm

Height: 184.0mm

Weight: 356g

Pages: 26

About the Author

Since his 2014 debut, multi award-winning author-illustrator Steve Antony has so far written and illustrated 18 picture books and sold over one million copies worldwide, and 7 of his titles have been nominated for the Kate Greenaway Medal.

His Mr Panda series has sold over 700,000 copies worldwide and was recently optioned for TV by Magic Light Pictures. His highly acclaimed The Queen's Hat (the first instalment of the Queen Collection) was adapted into a musical concert by the London Symphony Orchestra and won the Evening Standard's Oscars Book Prize. His Queen's Hat inspired Shaun the Sheep statue raised 15,000 for the Wallace and Gromit Children's Charity.

He plays an active role in his local community as Patron to Swindon Libraries Children's Services and recently designed their library card. He is an Ambassador for The National Literacy Trust , an active supporter of Beanstalk and a vocal advocate for more incidental inclusiveness in children's literature, having written several articles on the subject. Through his art, Steve has helped raise thousands for various UK charities including My AFK, BookTrust, Willow Foundation and Wallace and Gromit Children's Charity.

Steve's studied at Anglia Ruskin University after taking voluntary redundancy from a Swindon call centre. Steve was part-raised in New Mexico and now lives in Swindon UK with his husband and cat.

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