Panda Panic is an uproarious mini-novel for kids in Barron's frantically funny, stupendously silly, and fun-filled Awesome Animals series. Kids will start laughing the moment they open this short, easy-to-read novel--and they'll keep on turning the pages to find out which new tricks these hilarious Pandas are getting ready to concoct next. Comical black-and-white cartoon-style illustrations appear on many pages to capture the story's zany spirit....

When Ping gets swept down river, he thinks he's found the excitement he's been waiting for! But will the shadows, humans, and lurking leopards prove to be too much adventure for Ping?

"The Hole-in-the-Tree gang are the most daring raccoons in town. But when they carry out the biggest, boldest heist of their lives, they find a posse on their trail--and after their tails! Will these cubs lose their cool on the run or have a wild time in the big, bright city?"--Page [4] of cover.

Quokkas live on a couple of small islands off of Australia. When they aren't sleeping in a nice shady spot in the grass, they hop from spot to spot, looking for some good plants to eat. But everyone knows quokkas for their famous smiles. What else do you know about these awesome animals? Learn all about quokkas!

"With a nearly 12-foot wingspan, the largest flying bird on Earth is quite a sight as it soars over the ocean. But the albatross has very few muscles in its wings and makes it tens of thousands of miles in the air by mostly gliding. Albatrosses are awesome! Learn all about these amazing seabirds."--

"A Japanese spider crab walks across the rocky ocean bottom looking for food. Once it finds a dead fish it pushes the rotting fish flesh into its hungry mouth. A monster feeder of the ocean floor, the huge Japanese spider crab is awesome"--

"Strong, smart, and fearless, orcas are awesome. They are often called killer whales, but they aren't whales. They are dolphins! Read more to learn all about awesome orcas"--

"Dragons aren't real, but the frill-necked lizard comes pretty close. With a fierce frill warning and a silly scamper away from danger, frill-necked lizards are awesome! Learn all about these crazy creatures"--

When Little Dream has a vision of their missing mother, the kits set off across the desert to find her.

Discover the smiliest animals in the world in this cute and funny collection. Find out fascinating facts about each animal and the characteristics that make them so special. It's time to decide who gets your vote as the smiliest animal ever! Stunning photographs and easy-to-read text make this the perfect book for young animal lovers.