The Little Crooked Bookshelf

PLEASE MR. PANDA
by Steve Antony 
This week's pick is from Cottager Jamie Michalak.
What it's all about... Mr. Panda is not amused. He asks the animals he comes across if they would like a doughnut. A penguin, a skunk, and a whale all say yes, but Mr. Panda tells them . . . no. Is anyone worthy of Mr. Panda's doughnuts?
Why it's on the Little Crooked Bookshelf...
Because we're wishing we wrote it. This one is a winner! Antony's story about manners is incredibly clever and dryly humorous. (Think I Want My Hat Back.)

Our favorite lines... "No you cannot have a doughnut. I have changed my mind."
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Why kids will love it...  
The simple storyline will instantly hook little ones: Why won't Panda give anyone his doughnuts? The reason is as satisfying as a freshly baked doughnut.

Why grown-ups will love it... 
Anthony delivers a lesson in manners without being preachy. The spare text and Panda's hilarious delivery will make this one a popular go-to read-aloud.