Panda

by Tudor Humphries (Illustrator), Judy Allen

While on an expedition to western China with his father, twelve-year-old Jake sees a panda but when he tries to take its picture the camera breaks and no one believes his story

Genres: Picture Books

27 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1993

About the author

Tudor Humphries is a an eminent children's book illustrator, landscape painter, wildlife artist, photographer, sculptor, and teacher.

In his own words: "I was born in 1953 and spent my childhood constantly drawing or lost in books, obsessed with mythology and aircraft. An odd mix but one fed my imagination while the other developed my drawing skills. I trained as a costume and set designer for the theatre and was deeply influenced by the lighting and drama of theatre productions which I wanted to reflect in the way I painted.

As soon as I qualified I returned to my first love, books and moved 30 years ago to the rural backwater of North Devon ... I spend as much time as possible out in the landscape, lookinfg for wildlife, drawing deep inspiration fronm the natural, atmospheric world around me. I've also always worked with and for children..."

Reviews

[Judy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Every child who's a panda fan will want to experience an adventure like Jake's. Some factual info is provided, but it's definitely minimal. A little more about pandas would have made the story even better. (For example, did Jake behave appropriately in the presence of the 'wild' panda?)

[Cari ☾ · Rating 4 out of 5]

My last book of 2015!!