BOOKS
Created: 14th August, 2015

Please, Mr Panda

Author: Steve Antony
Illustrator: Steve Antony
Publisher: Hodder

A sleepy-eyed panda bearing a tray of doughnuts offers them to a variety of animals. However, their eager replies elicit a negative response from Mr Panda. Why should this be? A lively lemur comes up with the right reply. A reminder about good manners is presented with more than a touch of wry humour, especially at the dénouement.

The pictures portray the panda and the other animals boldly against a grey background, with the delicious doughnuts providing a rainbow of colour. The positioning of the characters on the page and the use of space are an important part of what makes this adorable picture book work so well. The repetition and pattern in the text make this a good book to support children who are learning to read.

Sequels: I'll Wait, Mr Panda (9781444916676), Hodder £6.99

Thank You, Mr Panda (9781444927863), Hodder £6.99

Goodnight, Mr Panda (9781444927894), Hodder £6.99

We Love You, Mr Panda (9781444927924), Hodder £6.99

Also:

Mr Panda's Colours, board book (9781444932294), Hodder £5.99

Mr Panda's Feelings, board book (9781444932317), Hodder £5.99