ABOUT THE BOOK
Written by Nicole Oke
Illustrated by Richard Hoit
Ages 4-10 | 32 Pages
Publisher: Oke Publications | ISBN-13: 979-8-9870396-3-2
Publisher’s Book Summary: Get ready to dance into the world of emotions in Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas!
Izzy is gearing up for the big talent show, but she’s feeling a lot of big emotions – excitement, nerves, and everything in between! With her trusty friend Penny Panda by her side, Izzy embarks on a journey to understand the colorful cast of emotion ninjas that reside within her.
From the energetic Excitement Ninja to the protective Fear Ninja, Izzy learns to embrace her feelings and harness their power as she takes center stage. With each step, she discovers that every emotion has a role to play and that she’s the boss of her own emotional journey.
Join Izzy and Penny as they dance through a story filled with laughter, friendship, and the magic of self-discovery. “Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas” is a heartwarming tale that celebrates the power of emotions and the joy of being true to yourself.
Get ready to twirl, leap, and pirouette with Izzy and Penny in this enchanting adventure that will leave you cheering for more!
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MY REVIEW
Izzy has been practicing her dance routine for weeks to participate in the talent show so she thinks she should only feel confident. Although her toes tingle with the urge to dance - she also has butterflies fluttering in her stomach. To help her make sense of the confused emotions, Izzy turns to her special stuffed friend. Penny Panda tells her, “Emotions can be very sneaky. You never know when or how many will appear.” “Like ninjas!” Izzy exclaims. Penny advises her to be the boss of her emotions, to accept that they each have a function, and fear especially “wants to keep you safe from anything that can hurt you.” Izzy chooses to let only excitement accompany her on stage Illustrations show Izzy in her pink tutu peeking from behind the stage curtains, brightly colored butterflies flit around her. The images of the other participants in the show also reveal their nerves through frowns, shaky hands, and nail biting. When Penny speaks of the emotions, Izzy pictures them vividly. Each one is dressed in a different colored ninja outfit with different accessories and a different expression. Excitement practically glows and vigorously shakes pom-poms. And at the last, a new emotion appears with a pleased smile - pride. This story of dealing with conflicting emotions is an easy way to help young readers who may be wrestling with being the boss of their own feelings, even the really sneaky ones. Young fans of “Inside Out” especially will find the idea of emotional avatars a familiar idea.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Nicole is a champion of social-emotional intelligence. As the parent of two girls with big emotions, she understands the importance of teaching children the skills they need to identify, process, and regulate emotions.
Her debut bestselling book, Penny Panda and the Gift of Possibility, was the first in a series of books that provide children and parents with the tools to talk about emotions and emotional skills that will last them a lifetime!
For more information, visit https://nicoleokeauthor.com.
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