Bad Panda: The Cake Escape
#2 of 1 in Bad Panda Series
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What’s inside...
On EVERY PAGE you will find: Guaranteed laughs! Stylish two-colour illustrations! General PANDAmonium! Lin the panda is on a mission: to find her best friend, Fu. He's disappeared from the zoo! Has he been stolen by the Horrid Human? Only her badness can help her find him . . . Luckily this panda is as fearless as she is fluffy! Just don't call her 'cute' . . . The second instalment in the hit series from the award-winner creators of DAVE PIGEON.
Discussion points
How do you think Lin felt when she couldn't find her cake? What would you do if you were in her situation?
Why is it important to ask for permission before taking something that belongs to someone else?
What did Lin learn about friendship by the end of the story?
If you could be any character in 'Bad Panda: The Cake Escape', who would you be and why?
Tip: Role play these questions
Use expressive voices for each character to make the reading experience more fun and immersive for your child.
After reading, encourage your child to draw their favorite scene or character from the book. Discuss why they chose that particular scene or character.
Ask your child to predict what might happen next if the story continued. This encourages creative thinking and engagement with the storyline.
Link discussions to personal experiences, such as a time when they had to apologize or when they felt misunderstood, to help them connect with the characters and their emotions.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: The importance of honesty
Explanation: In the story, the characters learn that even though telling the truth can be hard, it ultimately leads to better outcomes than lying or hiding the truth.
Real-World Application: Children can apply this lesson by understanding the value of being truthful in their interactions with friends and family, fostering trust and open communication.
Example Lesson: Teamwork and cooperation
Explanation: The characters in the book must work together to solve the problem of the missing cake, demonstrating that collaboration can achieve more than working alone.
Real-World Application: This can encourage children to participate actively in group activities at school or play, understanding that cooperation is key to accomplishing common goals.
Example Lesson: Problem-solving skills
Explanation: The book showcases characters brainstorming and trying different strategies to retrieve the cake, highlighting the process of problem-solving.
Real-World Application: Children learn to approach challenges with a constructive perspective, enhancing their ability to think critically and solve problems creatively in everyday situations.
Example Lesson: Consequences of actions
Explanation: As the story unfolds, characters experience the consequences of their decisions, such as trying to escape with the cake leading to humorous but instructive situations.
Real-World Application: This teaches children to consider the potential outcomes of their choices, helping them to make more thoughtful decisions in their daily lives.
Example Lesson: Forgiveness and understanding
Explanation: Throughout the narrative, characters make mistakes but are also offered forgiveness, illustrating the power of understanding and second chances.
Real-World Application: It encourages children to be forgiving towards others' mistakes and to seek understanding when conflicts arise, promoting empathy and kindness.