Marmalade: The Orange Panda

Description

Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and funny new children's picture book from number-one bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had dazzling orange fur. "I will call you Marmalade," his mummy whispered. . . Meet Marmalade, the little panda who goes on a big adventure as he sets off to explore the forest one day to find where he belongs. Along the way, he meets all sorts of animals . . . until he sees he has come full circle and is back home with his mum, which is where he always did belong, of course! This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. It is the perfect story to share with your special someone - big or little.

David Walliams has revolutionised reading for children and become one of the most influential children's writers today. Since the publication of his ground-breaking first novel, The Boy in the Dress (2008), Walliams has seen unprecedented growth with global sales exceeding 40 million copies, and his books translated into 53 languages. Adam Stower is an award-winning author and illustrator of children's books. Adam was born in England, grew up in Switzerland and has loved drawing ever since he was old enough to hold a crayon. He went to art school in Norwich, and Brighton too, where he still lives beside the sea with his wife and a cat called Murray.

PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS' PICTURE BOOKS: "Pre-schoolers will roar with laughter" - Daily Express "Part Aesop, part Spike Milligan... this is rollicking stuff" - Big Issue "Funny and with brilliant illustrations... sure to be another bestseller" - The Sun PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS: "I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics." - Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole "Dahl finally has a worthy successor" - Telegraph "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" - The Sun