Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas Awareness Tour presented in partnership* with Nicole Oke and The Children’s Book Review.
Pirouette your way into the virtual book tour for Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas by Nicole Oke, vibrantly illustrated by Richard Hoit.
Izzy, a young girl preparing for her school talent show, is feeling a mix of enthusiasm, nervousness and more! With her friend Penny Panda and a few helpful ninjas, she learns about the different emotions she’s experiencing. From excitement to fear, Izzy discovers that each emotion has a purpose and that she’s in control of her feelings. Prepare to twirl your way into this heartwarming story that encourages self-discovery and acceptance of emotions.
Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas is a sweet story that teaches young readers about emotional intelligence. Its engaging narrative and relatable characters make it a powerful tool for caregivers and educators, providing an effective way to introduce and discuss complex emotional concepts.
— The Children’s Book Review
Enter the giveaway below for your chance to win one of ten signed hardcover copies of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas. In addition to a signed copy, the grand prize winner will receive a Penny Panda sticker pack, Emotion Ninjas magnetic bookmark, coloring pages, and a $50 Amazon gift card.
Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas Virtual Tour Dates
| Monday, September 23, 2024 The Children’s Book Review Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Tuesday, September 24, 2024 @pagesforpaige Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Wednesday, September 25, 2024 The Fairview Review Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Thursday, September 26, 2024 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Friday, September 27, 2024 icefairy’s Treasure Chest Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Monday, September 30, 2024 Mrs. Makes Reading Fun Book activity for Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Tuesday, October 1, 2024 It’s Free At Last Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Wednesday, October 2, 2024 One More Exclamation Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Thursday, October 3, 2024 My Reading Getaway Guest Post about Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Friday, October 4, 2024 A Blue Box Full of Books Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Monday, October 7, 2024 Book Q&A’s with Deborah Kalb Interview with Nicole Oke |
| Monday, October 14, 2024 Deliciously Savvy Guest Post about Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Tuesday, October 15, 2024 Country Mamas With Kids Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Wednesday, October 16, 2024 Cover Lover Book Review Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Thursday, October 17, 2024 Confessions of a Book Addict Book Spotlight on Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
| Friday, October 18, 2024 Book Zone Reviews Book Review of Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas |
Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas Book Giveaway
Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas: Book GiveawayAbout the Book
Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas
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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About the Author
Nicole Oke is an award-winning children’s book author, mother, and member of the wildland firefighting community. She is based in Boise, Idaho, where she works at the National Interagency Fire Center and spends her spare time as a Girl Scout leader, helping to build tomorrow’s leaders.
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.
About the Illustrator
Based in New Zealand, Richard Hoit has been illustrating children’s books for over twenty years now. Studying art and art history, he has had a passion for drawing and painting all his life.
Over the years he has worked on a wide range of projects from illustration work to posters, blankets and cookie tins. However his career has gone from strength to strength working fulltime on children’s books, magazines, educational publishing and picture books.
Today he continues to illustrate children’s books with different publishers around the globe and has his work published worldwide.
From whimsical to moody and humorous, he can confidently interpret scripts and make them come alive.
Thanks for following along with us on Nicole Oke’s Penny Panda and the Emotion Ninjas awareness tour!
177 Comments
My Emotion Ninja would be calmness, would definitely help relax and take things slower to make the best decisions!
I love it ♥️
Penny Panda is a winning narrator.
Thank you so much 🥰
I would like this book for my son’s classroom.
Reach out to me by email if you get a copy for his class, I have lesson plans for grades K to 3rd that I could send to his teacher!
I am greatly interested in also getting this book for my son’s class; this is perfect for an emotional support class!
Thank you!
I want to win this book for my niece. Her dad reads to her every night!
A fun book that helps young readers understand their emotions.
I am so glad you like it!
Great cover
Thank ypu! My illustrator Richard Hoit is amazing both as an artist and a person!!
this book looks sooo cute!
Thank you!!
A great theme! Can’t wait to read it!
I hope you love it ♥️
My Emotion Ninja would be confidence. It would help me be less critical of myself and help me stop comparing myself to others and it would help me make decisions and feel more confident at work.
I love this! I have been thinking about writing one about comparison and how it can hurt us when we compare ourselves to others.
I love the premise!
Thank you!
cute
Thank you!
I think my daughter would love this prize pack!
I will keep my fingers crossed for you 😉🤞
I would like to win this for my niece.
Thank you!
Penny sounds like a great character!
I would like to win this because this book sounds helpful for families.
Looks like a cute book
I would make a care one that when I was down or blue it would hug me and cheer me up
My daughter has always struggled with her emotions, so this would be a great book to read with her!
I would like to win this because this book would be helpful for the children.
It’s good to learn to cope with feelings!
cute cover
I would like to win because I like the colorful cover of this book.
Cute cover
Cute book!
I love talent show stories!
Adorable cover
Thank you very much!
I could have used this when I was younger!
I would like to win this giveaway because it is important to read books about emotions.
Sounds like a cute book.
I love Pandas
Sounds like a cute story.
This is a very cute book!
I always enjoy pandas!
I love animal books
I would like to win because everyone can use help in understanding their emotions.
Cute! Thank you!
We love books about animal.
Sounds fantastic.
A great library choice!
Congrats on your new release
I’d like to win because this would be a great book to read with the family.
A very cute book.
Nice!
The various ninjas sound intriguing!
My panda would be so cure
My emotional ninja would be called Just Breathe!
We love books about animals.
Thank you again!
This would make a great library book
Might be fun for Inside Out fans!
A good book about different emotions.
Great to inspire heart-to-heart talks!
So cute!
Loving the illustrations
I want this for my grandaughter
It is important to talk with kids about emotions and how to deal with them!
This is a heartwarming tale that teaches a good life lesson.
I bet the ninjas will give her some moves for the show!
This book makes me want to be a kid again lol
the illustrations are so cute!!
I would love to read this with my grandchildren.
Very cute looking book!