The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise!: A Graphic Novel (Book # 1)
The Adventures of Penguin and Panda: Surprise!: A Graphic Novel (Book # 1)
By Brenda Maier and Illustrated by Fanni Mézes
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In the tradition of Narwhal and Jelly, here is a playful and humorous graphic novel series about two besties who could not be more different from each other.
Penguin and Panda should not be friends. The very idea is absurd. Penguin likes to build things and Panda likes to nap. Panda munches bamboo and Penguin gobbles cheese puffs and jam-banana sandwiches. Penguin never powers down and Panda has a hard time powering up. There is no way their friendship would ever work. Except somehow, it does.
Penguin and Panda demonstrate kindness, understanding, and support for each other, showcasing the positive aspects of companionship. The books are infused with humor, often through Penguin’s whimsical outlook on life and Panda's more pragmatic responses.
Each book is composed from multiple short stories and STEM related fun facts. The graphic novel format makes the series accessible to a wide range of readers, including those who may be transitioning from picture books to chapter books.
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About the contributor(s)
About the contributor(s)
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 are The Little Red Fort and The 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.
Book details
Book details
ISBN: 9781958325056
Publisher: Marble Press
Date published:
Page count: 72
Categories, genres & themes: Juvenile Fiction / Animals / Penguins, Juvenile Fiction / Comics & Graphic Novels / Humorous, and Juvenile Fiction / Social Themes / Friendship
Ages: 6 to 9
