Penny Pangolin and the Missing Ant Cake

Experience the charming world of "Penny Pangolin and Friends" in "Penny Pangolin and the Missing Ant Cake," a heartwarming tale of friendship, forgiveness, and sharing, perfect for fans of The Berenstain Bears and Little Critter series! In this captivating story, Penny Pangolin is all aflutter with excitement: her friend Vin is coming to visit! Determined to make his arrival unforgettable, she decides there's no better way than with her Mom's famous lemon-ant cake. But when the cake goes missing, it's up to Penny and Vin to unravel the mystery. As they embark on their quest, they encounter a colorful cast of characters, face the hidden dangers of the jungle, and discover the true value of sharing and forgiveness. This delightful journey, reminiscent of the familial love in The Berenstain Bears and the individual adventure of Little Critter, "Penny Pangolin and the Missing Ant Cake" is more than just a whimsical tale. It's a celebration of wildlife, starring endangered Eastern creatures like pangolins, that brings attention to the beauty of these species and their plight in the wild. 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. There's also a page showing all the background critters hidden throughout the book's illustrations, making sure to engage your child even more. Kids ages: 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8 will be enthralled by Penny's adventures and inspired by her big heart, learning that true friendship means looking out for each other, even when things get a little prickly!

Wayne D. Kramer lives in the southern Indiana countryside with his wife and kids.
 
The idea for Penny Pangolin came to Wayne one day while discussing an interest in creating a series of children's picture books with his family. Pangolins, in particular, had always fascinated the kids. Wayne enjoys brainstorming new Penny ideas with his kids over smoothies at the coffee shop.  He graduated from the University of Louisville in 2005 with a Bachelor of Business Science. He has visited nearly 40 countries and 25 states in the US. He especially loved visiting Hobbiton in New Zealand.

Wayne is also author of the "Heroes of Time" adventure fantasy novel series.

About the Illustrator

Jade Zivanovic lives in rural Victoria, Australia with her husband and pets.
Jade has always enjoyed creating pictures that help to tell a story and has studied under prominent artists, also gaining a diploma in concept art and visual story telling.
 
Her works hang in private collections across Australia, the US and Europe. She has also been awarded placings in art shows, her favorite being a People's Choice Award, as she always considered herself an artist for the people.