About the Books
Helping others with kindness and by showing compassion, Perky Panda cleverly demonstrates how practicing mindfulness techniques can positively assist in regulating emotions. These delightful stories provide the powerful conversation starter: “Are you ok? How can I help you?”
About the Author
Maria La Selva is an educator and author; She is passionate and committed in developing the whole child. Maria is very grateful that she has had opportunities to educate and support children to promote positive mental health and wellbeing.
In Maria’s roles as an educator and Assistant Principal she has led many successful programs that have encouraged self-awareness, personal identity, and the development of empathy for others and building resilience in students.
The Perky Panda Story
In the Perky Panda books, the main character, Perky Panda, often faces relatable situations that children encounter in their own lives.
Through Perky’s experiences, children can learn about empathy, problem-solving, emotional regulation, and other important skills. The stories tend to have bright, colorful illustrations and simple, easy-to-understand language that make them enjoyable for early readers.
The Perky Panda series is a collection of children’s books featuring the adventures and life lessons of a lovable panda character. The series typically emphasizes positive themes such as kindness, friendship, personal growth, and overcoming challenges. These stories are often aimed at younger readers, with a focus on teaching valuable life lessons in a fun and engaging way.
Perky Panda has become well-loved by educators and parents alike for its ability to address social and emotional development while keeping children entertained. The books can be found in schools, libraries, and bookstores, and they are popular in promoting early literacy and emotional learning for young readers.
“Perky Panda encourages and motivates us to have conversations about the different emotions that we experience.”
