Panjin the Brave Pangolin

Deep in the Malaysian rainforest lives a small pangolin with a big heart. Panjin loves his family, his friends and the jungle he calls home. Every day brings something new to discover. But when the village chief warns that hunters are capturing pangolins and taking them far away, Panjin decides to find out how his community can stay safe. His search takes him beneath towering trees, beside a sparkling river, up misty mountain paths and into a shadowy cave. Along the way, he asks his jungle friends for help. Tiger would fight. Monkey would climb. Cobra would use his fangs, and Eagle would fly beyond danger. But Panjin has none of their special gifts. What can a little pangolin do? When his adventure takes an unexpected and frightening turn, Panjin discovers that even his armour cannot protect him from every danger. Yet kindness can appear in the most unlikely places, and there are people determined to give wild animals a future. Panjin the Brave Pangolin is a beautifully illustrated children's picture book about courage, compassion and finding hope when the world feels too big. Written and designed by Richard Stephenson, it follows one small animal's journey through a magnificent rainforest and introduces young readers to the urgent need to protect its wildlife. Rich, colourful illustrations inspired by the jungle paintings of Henri Rousseau fill the book with enormous leaves, golden light and memorable animal characters. Each illustration has a full page to itself, facing clear, generously sized text on a white page. The spacious square format invites children to look closely, ask questions and enjoy the story at their own pace. With its repeated encounters, lively conversations and reassuring homecoming, this is a story to share aloud. Panjin's questions invite…