Synopses & Reviews
Guess who's coming to dinner!
Join one hungry elephant, two carsick lions, three pigs running from a wolf, and dozens of other playful yet famished animals as they swing, bound, and bounce into the Panda Palace for a hearty meal.
Synopsis
Celebrate the 25th anniversary of Dinner at the Panda Palace In this charming counting book, perfect for back to school, children will learn the importance of inclusion.
Join one hungry elephant, two carsick lions, three pigs running from a wolf, and dozens of other playful yet famished animals as they swing, bound, and bounce into the Panda Palace for a hearty meal. But when the restaurant is totally full, will Panda make room for one more guest?
This fun, rhyming counting book is celebrating 25 years in print
Synopsis
There's always room for one more at the Panda Palace This sweet and funny counting book is celebrating 25 years in print--a proven read-aloud winner at home and in the classroom
Join one hungry elephant, two carsick lions, three pigs running from a wolf, and dozens of other playful and hungry animals as they swing, bound, and bounce into the Panda Palace for a hearty meal. But when the restaurant is totally full, will Panda make room for one more guest?
Perfect for back to school and units on inclusion and empathy, this is a fun rhyming story packed with charming animals. It will bring smiles, even after repeated readings.
This rollicking, rhyming PBS StoryTime favorite is a counting book, an animal identification book, and a book with lots of food and fun But most important, each child will come away knowing that there will always be room at the Palace for you.
About the Author
Stephanie Calmenson grew up in Brooklyn, New York, never imagining she would someday become a writer. She began her professional life as an early childhood teacher where she says she had the pleasure of reading to children and discovering which books captivate them. When budget cuts left her looking for work, she became a children's book editor and had the pleasure of seeing how a book is made. Planning to go back to teaching, she enrolled in a Master's Program in Education at New York University where she took a course called, "Writing for Children." Her very first story was published in a children's magazine. She was off and writing!
Though she now spends her days at home in front of a computer instead of in a classroom, Stephanie still considers herself a teacher, speaking to children through her books. Before beginning a book, she always asks herself the same question: What will this book give to a child? Will it be a love of language? A feeling of being valued? A trip to a new place? An introduction to numbers or letters? A belly laugh to ease a difficult growing-up day? When she is satisfied with the answer, she begins to write.
Her next task is to be sure her book will bring joy in the reading. Humor is her best ally. Check out books like, Dinner at the Panda Palace, The Principal's New Clothes, The Frog Principal, The Teeny Tiny Teacher,for a sampling. Even Rosie, A Visiting Dog's Story,has a healthy dose of humor thanks to the book's irresistible shaggy star.
Stephanie Calmenson divides her time between New York City and Long Island. She loves children, language and laughter and her work brings together all three in books that have been described as "marvelous" (Publishers Weekly), "lyrical" (School Library Journal), "sweet, funny, and right on the mark" (Booklist).
For more information about the author, visit StephanieCalmenson.com!