There is a new panda born but, even though his mom thinks he’s perfect, he soon runs away after he is shunned by the other panda bears because he doesn’t look like them. His adventure sees him meeting some interesting animals in the forest, each a little confused as to why this panda is orange. Retell the story (or a part of it) from Marmalade’s point of view. Can you add how he is feeling at different parts? Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and hilarious picture book from number-one bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! Marmalade is the ninth picture book by David Walliams and the second collaboration with Adam Stower. Research some information about pandas and write a report about them. Can you present this as a leaflet, a written report or an audio / visual / multimedia report?

One morning, deep in the forest, a beautiful baby panda was born. The panda was different to all the others, as he had dazzling orange fur. I stand by my previous note about the language for a younger child but don't let that put you off. Children need to learn all levels of language and they may not understand now but just hearing the words and seeing the pictures is enough for this very young age. Cuddle up and laugh with this heart-warming and funny new children’s picture book from number-one bestselling author David Walliams, gloriously illustrated by the awesome Adam Stower! This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. It is the perfect story to share with your special someone - big or little. About the Author This gorgeous and endearing story is a celebration of family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world. It is the perfect story to share with your special someone – big or little.The story about finding your place in the world is brought to life through wonderfully bright and colorful illustrations by Adam Stower. I always enjoy picture books with messages and this one of being yourself and celebrating family love is an important one to share with our children.

Setting aside the fact that pandas are solitary animals and that the creatures Marmalade meets would not be found anywhere near his natural home, this is a story about family love, being yourself and finding your place in the world – a message our youngest readers need to hear often as they begin to develop their own identity and be comfortable with it. And while they would have or will hear the theme in many stories, it is the ending that makes this one different. For it doesn’t come to a cosy conclusion with Marmalade snuggling in close to his Mama again – they get up to some hilarious mischief that lightens the message and leaves the reader with a smile. Can you find all of the adjectives in the book. What do they describe? Can you think of synonyms for some of them? Find out about camouflage? Why do animals have fur / skin with different colours and patterns? Why can some animals change their own colour?Watch this trailer for the book. Could you use presentation or animation software to make a book trailer? But when the other pandas see him they are not impressed – rather this embarrassment of pandas is embarrassed. And so, Marmalade sets out on a perilous adventure through the jungle to find out just where he belongs…. I have updated my review to a 5 star. The last review I gave was the day it arrived and it did not grab the attention of my 2yr old grandson, perhaps he was just distracted.