Bad Panda

What do our readers think of Bad Panda? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children enjoy the silly humour, funny names, lively illustrations and mischievous panda antics, especially the jokes about poo and Lin trying to be bad. Some children find the story a little long or less gripping than they expect, but many still think it is a lot of fun.

What does the Pageticker team say about Bad Panda?

Bad Panda is a gloriously silly, illustrated adventure about identity, family and the trouble with being too adorable. Swapna Haddow’s comic timing is spot on, while Sheena Dempsey’s expressive illustrations and comic strips make this an especially enjoyable read-aloud for children who like their humour with a generous helping of panda poo.

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What is Bad Panda about?

Lin, the fluffiest panda in the world, is tired of being labelled as cute. Separated from her brother and sent to a zoo, she hatches a plan to prove she's the baddest animal around. But no matter how hard she tries, her antics only make her more adorable. Will Lin ever succeed in shedding her cuddly image?

About the author

Swapna Haddow is a brilliant children’s author who loves writing funny and adventurous stories. She is best known for her hilarious Dave Pigeon books, where pigeons go on wild and silly escapades. Swapna enjoys making readers laugh and believes stories can take you anywhere, especially with a pigeon or two along for the ride!

Discussion ideas around Bad Panda

Cute or not cute?: Why does Lin dislike being called cute, and how might you feel if other people kept describing you in a way you did not like?

Being yourself: Lin tries hard to seem bad, but what do her actions show about the kind of panda she really is?

Family ties: How does being separated from her brother affect Lin, and what makes their relationship special?

Zoo life: What might be good and difficult about living in a zoo, from Lin’s point of view?

What counts as bad?: Which of Lin’s attempts to be bad are funniest, and do you think they are truly naughty or simply mischievous?