Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet

The story opens on Penny’s birthday, where instead of the pet she’s been dreaming of, she receives… a plant. Though it isn’t the pet she asked for, Penny’s big heart leads her to cherish her new green friend. Yet, despite her devotion, the quiet plant can’t quite fill the companionship gap that a pet would. As Penny contemplates the perfect pet, she encounters a distressed “bearcat”―actually a red panda cub―leading to an adventure that teaches her about empathy, wildlife, and the joyous unpredictability of friendship. Moreover, this delightful narrative subtly educates readers about the diverse and endangered animals native to the Eastern regions, like the red panda. The book encourages respect and empathy for wildlife, often misunderstood or misrepresented. At the end of the book, don’t miss the special section about pangolins, their critical endangerment, and how each one of us, no matter our age, can contribute to their conservation.