Overview
Get ready for this fast-paced and big-hearted rhyming adventure about a penguin who loves curry! When Pascal the penguin tries Nabil's delicious biriyani rice, Pascal decides to leave the zoo and go home with him! But Nabil will be in BIG TROUBLE if his mom finds out. And Pascal is EVERYWHERE - honking, dancing, bouncing on the bed and making a HUGE bubbly mess in the bathroom . . . Will Nabil's parents let Pascal stay? Brimming with personality, this hilarious story with a lovable, hapless hero is perfect for fans of Paddington.
Full Product Details
Author: Chris Naylor-Ballesteros ,
Dhruv Ravi
Publisher: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Imprint: Bound to Stay Bound Books
Volume: 3
ISBN: 9798855178579
Pages: 30
Publication Date: 01 April 2025
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Available To Order
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Reviews
In the friends' third outing, Frank faces two challenges: delayed gratification and honesty.Frank the fox (who narrates) and Bert the bear's previous picnics have been marred by mishaps: rain, wasps, a scary squirrel. But this one will be perfect--plus, Bert has brought along a surprise in his box. The duo set out for their favorite spot under a tree, near some rounded hills. The lunch looks delicious, and Frank can't wait for the surprise. When it's unfortunately delayed by Bert's post-meal nap, Frank opens the box, which turns out to be full of caramel crunch cookies: ""my absolute favorite cookies in the whole world."" Surely it would be OK to eat just one? ""Or maybe even two...or three...or four...or five!"" Uh-oh. Now Frank must explain why the box is empty. Frank blames those scary squirrels--10 of them! But Bert is so worried about his friend's tussle with the squirrels that Frank feels guilty and decides to tell the truth--and is swiftly forgiven. Their next picnic looks like it might just resemble their last one, with Fox bearing muffins for Bert...but there's a surprise ending for everyone! The language and pacing are just right, the tone understated, the conflict relatable. The squirrels are manic without being truly scary. Bert's scribbly fur and Frank's red hatch marks evoke character, and their accessories, all blue for Fox, all pink for Bert, further help differentiate them. Another warm and relatable triumph. (Picture book. 3-6) --Kirkus ""[A] warm and relatable triumph.""--Kirkus
Author Information
Chris Naylor-Ballesteros is originally from Bradford, England, and studied illustration and graphic design at Bradford College of Art. When his children were small, Chris realized he loved the picture books he read to them--sometimes even more than his children did--and has since written and illustrated many books. Chris lives with his family and pet dog near Limoges, France.
