The Books
Penny Pangolin and the Missing Ant Cake
Penny’s favorite lemon-ant cake dessert is in trouble! Her neighbor, Edith Aardvark, steals the cake and puts herself in danger, forcing Penny to choose between what she feels is deserved and what is right. Leaning on themes of forgiveness, grace, and the consequences of actions, friends will ultimately come together in a happy twist ending.
This hardcover children's book, beautifully illustrated by Jade Zivanovic, is perfect for kids ages 4-8.
Penny Wants a Pet
Penny convinces her parents that she’s responsible enough for more than just a pet plant. Out of an act of compassion blossoms an unexpected, unbreakable companionship with an orphaned red panda.
This hardcover children's book, beautifully illustrated by Jade Zivanovic, is perfect for kids ages 4-8.
Penny Pangolin and the Rock Soup
The village festival is on! Penny is in for an unsettling surprise when she unexpectedly eats something that makes pangolins sick. Her friend comes to the rescue with a remedy only a pangolin could appreciate—homemade rock soup!
This hardcover children's book, beautifully illustrated by Jade Zivanovic, is perfect for kids ages 4-8.
What to Expect
A fun-loving pangolin...
Penny loves being with and sharing experiences with her friends, like going to the carnival and sharing yummy foods!
Value of responsibility...
To care for something like a plant or a pet, Penny learns and practices the values of both responsibility and compassion.
Facing adversity...
Even when someone does something mean, Penny faces the choice between what she feels is deserved and what is right.
Critter education...
Find critters throughout the illustrations, with resources for more education and how to help endangered animals...like pangolins!
Characters
Penny
She’s a fun-loving pangolin who enjoys festivals, being with friends, and any food made with ants and termites!
Vin
One of Penny’s best friends who is also a pangolin. He loves to visit and sample the village’s many delicious foods.
Mooky
Penny’s loyal red panda companion. He loves bamboo and used to be lots of trouble in Mr. Weasely’s garden.
Edith
Penny’s aardvark neighbor and friend. She loves food made with ants almost as much as Penny.