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The Pandas Who Promised

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Book Synopsis

High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise that they will ALWAYS stay close to home. But while Popo is content to stay in the family’s cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. And so when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a choice: will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?

An epic tale about family, love and the power of keeping a promise.

Our Review Panel says...

Rachel Bright and Jim Field deliver another triumph with The Pandas Who Promised, part of their highly successful series that began with The Lion Inside.

This rhyming, animal story is an absolute joy to read aloud, and it beautifully explores the vital importance of keeping promises, building trust and staying safe. Family bonds are explored, and most children will relate to one or other of the panda cubs, with Popo wishing to stay safe in his family nest and Ketu itching to explore and seek adventure.

Animal lovers will be drawn to this story, and it is likely to spark an interest in finding out more about red pandas and their mountainside habitat.