The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy: A Parody

(Hardback)

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The surely soon-to-be million-copy bestselling sort-of inspirational parody..
A timeless parody of Charlie Mackesys The Boy, the Mole, the Fox and the Horse.

Enter the world of me, Panda, plus my sometime-friends Cat and Teddy. You will find us living our best lives, trying (and occasionally succeeding) to be kind to each other. The cat is quite nice but can be a little bit selfish. Teddy can come across as very nice, with his squeaky voice and looking so tiny and helpless. But I must warn you, Teddy can be a vicious little backstabber, actually.

This is a book of nice illustrations and some words from which you will likely gain some sort of inspiration. Like:

Just because youre struggling, it doesnt mean youre failing But it might do.
Nothing beats kindness, said the cat. Gin does, said Panda.
If you dont stop saying inspirational things to me, Im going to punch you up the hooter.
You OK, hun asked Panda, but he was just taking the piss.
Were just so, so lucky to have each other as friends, and its going to make a marvellous book.

Reviews

I laughed my b*llocks off. Dave Myers from the Hairy Bikers

A funny, cynical man and a lovely artist Neil Gaiman

Very funny Catches the mood of the times. Steven Moffat, writer and producer of TVs Sherlock and Doctor Who.

The gentle and reassuring traditions of classic childrens books lovingly observed, and then gleefully profaned. Are you sitting comfortably Well, that was probably your first mistake.
Dan Abnett, writer of the Guardians of the Galaxy comic books

Lovely! There is just something very funny about cuddly toys swearing. Very cheering!
Cathy Rentzenbrink, author of The Last Act of Love

If you like inspirationalmessages, see hope in the eyes of a toy, and dream of a better world, then you're an idiot. Buy this fantastic book and BE MORE PANDA.
David Quantick, comedy writer of The Thick of It, Veep and TV Burp

'I love this book! The dry, potty-mouthed humour is right up my street and Panda is an iconically cantankerous character. I predict that lots of grown-ups who've behaved themselves this year will be asking Santa for a copy in their Christmas stocking!'
Matt Cain, writer and broadcaster

Its pure unadulterated grown-up naughty joy! Just what we need to give us a good laugh
Rowan Coleman, author of The Accidental Mother

I love it. Genuinely Really appeals to my warped sense of humour. Gary Andrews, author of Finding Joy

Ive fallen in love with the irascible, sweary Panda. Superbly drawn and acutely observed. I see tee-shirts ahead. I want the one that says, F*ck off, Im reading. Carole Matthews, author of A Minor Indiscretion and A Cottage by the Sea

If ever there was a time when we needed this book its now. I cant tell you how much I LOVED it. Im buying it for EVERYONE!Its beyond brilliant. Its going to be a massive hit. Milly Johnson, author of The Teashop on the Corner

Author Bio

Paul Magrs brought out his first novel in 1995 when he was 25, which has been followed by many more. He has lectured in Creative Writing at UEA and MMU, and in 2019 he published his book on writing, The Novel Inside You. In lockdown, he started drawing cartoons and his first 'picture' book, The Panda, the Cat and the Dreadful Teddy, was a huge hit for Christmas 2021. Paul lives in Manchester with his partner Jeremy and a very large collection of books (many of them written by him).