2021 Next Generation Indie Book Awards Finalist 2020 Mom's Choice Award Winner What baby pangolin wants to stay indoors being safe all the time? Not this one! Pangopup is convinced he is old enough to leave his burrow and explore the great big world outside. When his mother disagrees, the naughty pup waits for her to fall asleep and sneaks away. Outside, he meets a mischievous dik dik who is eager to show him some fun. However, dik dik’s idea of fun isn’t necessarily pangolin proof and Pangopup finds himself in more and more danger as their explorations of the African landscape take them further from his burrow. “There was a little PANGOLIN whose name was Pangopup. He rode upon his mother’s tail and dreamt of growing up. He practiced all his pango ways to keep him safe and sound, yet mother wouldn't let them leave, their burrow in the ground. ” "Warm and inviting, Ivan Sulima's art creates friendly, accessible images to introduce youngsters to the interesting world of pangolins. Each image is a joy to examine and packs in lots of fun details to spur conversations with young readers. Terri Tatchell has crafted the best kind of rhyming verse story about a young pangolin pup named Pangopup. The text has a very strong rhythm, which makes it an excellent choice to read aloud. The story touches on the danger pangolins face at the hands of humans. Nothing is too graphic for young children, but it provides an excellent springboard for conversation about endangered animals and the way some are hunted by humans." - San Francisco Book Review "Tatchell's charming storytelling and Sulima's gorgeous renditions of the Kenyan landscape and its inhabitants will earn this lovely picture book a spot on any shelf." - Booklife by Publisher's Weekly "We've read and re-read it at nap and bedtime. It has also reignited his love for Aye-Aye which we've read a couple of times in recent days as well. At 26 pages (of story) Adventures of a Pangopup is long enough to tell a good story for little ones, short enough to hold their attention and is fun to read with rhymes and sprites and things to learn." - thisdaddylife.com Adventures of a Pangopup is a recipient of the prestigious Mom's Choice Award. The Mom's Choice Awards® (MCA) evaluates products and services created for parents and educators and is globally recognized for establishing the benchmark of excellence in family-friendly media, products and services. Using a rigorous evaluation process, entries are scored on a number of elements including production quality, design, educational value, entertainment value, originality, appeal and cost. Around the world, parents, educators, retailers and members of the media trust the MCA Honoring Excellence seal when selecting quality products and services for families and children. ALL PROCEEDS DONATED TO PANGOLIN CONSERVATION. Oscar, BAFTA and Golden Globe nominated for her screenwriting work on the feature film 'District 9', Terri Tatchell loves blending fantastical stories with social commentary. The 'Endangered and Misunderstood' series of children's picture books does just, taking an accessible approach to the serious subject of endangered animals, with an emphasis on laughter, adventure and everyday relatable themes. Ivan Sulima was born November 26th, 1986 in Kyiv. His father Kostyantyn Sulyma and his grandfather Petro Kozin are known Ukrainian artists.