Pom Pom Gets the Grumps - Softcover

Henn, Sophy

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0141370947 ISBN 13: 9780141370941

Publisher: Puffin, 2016

Synopsis

An adorable story about a grumpy panda who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed
One morning, Pom Pom Panda wakes up on the wrong side of the bed . . . and then nothing goes right.He can't find his blanky, Timmington. And to make matters worse, his baby brother, Boo Boo, is playing with his favorite toy. Harrumph!By the time he arrives at school, Pom Pom is in a terrible mood. When his friends ask if he wants to play, that terrible mood comes pouring out: LEAVE ME ALONE!
And that's exactly what happens, much to Pom Pom's surprise.
From the creator ofWhere Bear?comesan adorable story that'll be sure to cheer up any child (or parent) who woke up with a case of the grumps.
Praise for Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps
"Henn effortlessly portrays Pom Pom's grumpiness and frustration in her illustrations. Young readers will gleefully follow his expressions . . . Preschoolers will empathize with Pom Pom's bad day and his inability to articulate his feelings. Grumpy yet lovable Pom Pom Panda will help readers understand that bad days can happen for no reason at all." Kirkus Reviews
"[L]ittle ones will likely chuckle at the panda s over-the-top surliness and find comfort in the fact that Pom Pom s friends forgive him for his grouchy outburst." Booklist
"Henn is a polished visual storyteller with a firm grasp of pacing and a disciplined approach to text. She supplies enough props to give distinct character to the spreads, yet keeps the pages tidy and legible. Good fun." Publishers Weekly
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Praise for"Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps"
"Henn is a polished visual storyteller with a firm grasp of pacing and a disciplined approach to text. She supplies enough props to give distinct character to the spreads, yet keeps the pages tidy and legible. Good fun." "Publishers Weekly"
"Henn effortlessly portrays Pom Pom's grumpiness and frustration in her illustrations. Young readers will gleefully follow his expressions . . . Preschoolers will empathize with Pom Pom's bad day and his inability to articulate his feelings. Grumpy yet lovable Pom Pom Panda will help readers understand that bad days can happen for no reason at all."" "Kirkus Reviews"""

"Henn effortlessly portrays Pom Pom's grumpiness and frustration in her illustrations. Young readers will gleefully follow his expressions . . . Preschoolers will empathize with Pom Pom's bad day and his inability to articulate his feelings. Grumpy yet lovable Pom Pom Panda will help readers understand that bad days can happen for no reason at all."" Kirkus Reviews"
"[L]ittle ones will likely chuckle at the panda s over-the-top surliness and find comfort in the fact that Pom Pom s friends forgive him for his grouchy outburst."" Booklist"
"Henn is a polished visual storyteller with a firm grasp of pacing and a disciplined approach to text. She supplies enough props to give distinct character to the spreads, yet keeps the pages tidy and legible. Good fun." "Publishers Weekly""

"Henn effortlessly portrays Pom Pom's grumpiness and frustration in her illustrations. Young readers will gleefully follow his expressions . . . Preschoolers will empathize with Pom Pom's bad day and his inability to articulate his feelings. Grumpy yet lovable Pom Pom Panda will help readers understand that bad days can happen for no reason at all." Kirkus Reviews
"[L]ittle ones will likely chuckle at the panda s over-the-top surliness and find comfort in the fact that Pom Pom s friends forgive him for his grouchy outburst." Booklist
"Henn is a polished visual storyteller with a firm grasp of pacing and a disciplined approach to text. She supplies enough props to give distinct character to the spreads, yet keeps the pages tidy and legible. Good fun." Publishers Weekly

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About the Author

Sophy Henn (Author, Illustrator)
Sophy Henn lives and works in Sussex, England.
She studied Fashion at Central Saint Martins, accidentally had a London-based career as an Art Director in advertising, then completed an MA at University of Brighton in Illustration. Now she writes and illustrates children's books in her studio, with a large cup of tea by her side, and can't quite believe her luck.
Where Bear?, her first book, was shortlisted for the Waterstones Children's Book Prize in 2015. She is also the World Book Day Illustrator for 2015 and 2016.

About this edition

• Publisher: Puffin
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 0141370947
• ISBN 13: 9780141370941
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Henn Sophy