A small girl called Amanda converses with a haughty cat called Panda in this whimsical nonsense-style poem. Inspired by a real cat called Panda, we find out about his slightly superior character, why he is named after another animal and his particular fondness for bamboo. Playing with a ‘black and white’ theme throughout, magpies, cows and zebras all get a mention, with additional animals popping up in unexpected places. Amanda, Panda and friends come to life with the unique hand-printed illustrations that incorporate striking splashes of color into the black and white palette.
A Cat Called Panda

Book Specification Data
- Pub month: September 2016
- ISBN-13: 9781908985231
- Author: Melanie Arora, illustrated by Charlie Brandon-King
- Price: $12.99
- Binding: Hardcover
- No. of pages: 32
- Dimensions: 6.5 x 6.5 inches
- Color: Full color throughout
- Age: 2-5