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, presenter, and award-winning children’s author with over 35 years of experience.
Her work focuses on literacy, emotional wellbeing, and helping children thrive both in and out of the classroom. Based on her own experiences as an educator and Assistant Principal, Maria has led programs that foster self-awareness, resilience, and empathy in young learners.
She is the author of the Perky Panda series, which encourages confidence, creativity, and a love of learning. Maria also guides educators in understanding the importance of emotional literacy, helping students recognise, understand, and express their emotions in healthy, constructive ways.
Through her workshops, she supports teachers in integrating these skills into their classroom programs using the Perky Panda series alongside the curriculum. Maria has received international recognition for her work and continues to share her expertise through speaking and education initiatives.
Perky Panda book one animation is out!
Watch book one animation ‘Perky Panda Asks Are you Ok?’ By clicking the Youtube link. Enjoy!
“Perky Panda encourages and motivates us to have conversations about the different emotions that we experience.”