Penny Pangolin

Embark on an endearing journey of friendship, responsibility, and the unexpected joy of companionship in Penny Pangolin Wants a Pet. This charming tale, perfect for fans of Curious George and Berenstain Bears, introduces young listeners to the adorable Penny Pangolin, who longs for a pet to call her own.

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.

Penny's friend Vin, a fellow pangolin, is visiting just in time for the festivities. Together, they dream of one day hosting their own food booth, showcasing Vin's special rock soup—a pangolin delicacy that's not just delicious but essential for their digestion. But amidst the fun of ring-toss games, concerts by the Singing Gibbons, and racing with chopsticks, a culinary misadventure strikes! Penny's curiosity leads her to try a mysterious dish that soon leaves her feeling unwell.

When a new student, Bobo Baboon, joins Penny’s school from Africa, she’s eager to welcome him—until he starts teasing her and her friends. From name-calling to ruining games, Bobo seems set on making trouble. Penny tries everything: speaking up, getting help, even inviting Bobo to play. But nothing works—until she sees Bobo getting picked on himself.

When Penny receives a hand-me-down tablet, she's thrilled! With it, she can message friends, share photos, and video-call pals from other villages. But before long, Penny finds herself using it more and more...until she starts missing conversations, meals, and even schoolwork. Soon, Penny realizes that too much screen time is pulling her away from the things that really matter—things like nature, friendship, and family moments you can't get through a screen.

Penny and her best friend Vin are finally old enough to enter the village’s biggest event of the year: the Big Claw Tournament! From volleyball to tunnel digging to the thrilling Gravity Car Race, it’s a full day of action—with the coveted Termite Trophy on the line. When Penny's neighbor, Edith joins the team, the trio gets to work, combining their strengths and ideas to build their very own gravity car: the Tremendous Termite.