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The Pandas Who Promised
High on a misty mountainside, red panda cubs Popo and Ketu live happily with their mama. As the sisters grow, they promise that they will ALWAYS stay close to home. But while Popo is content to stay in the family's cosy treetop nest, bold Ketu dreams of excitement and exploration. And so when Ketu creeps off down the mountain in search of adventure, Popo must make a will she keep her promise to Mama, or look after her sister?An epic tale about family, love and the power of keeping a promise.
Hardcover
First published October 26, 2023
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About the author
Rachel Bright
97 books196 followersRachel is a writer of words, drawer of pictures and champion of silver linings. She exhibits widely, writes tirelessly and frequently creates slightly unhinged characters.
Her written work includes children’s stories and poems, clever advertising copy and lots of other stuff besides. Her illustrative work is a smorgasboard of giant, hand-printed poems, mind-bogglingly detailed gouache illustrations and a cacophony of quirky prints and etchings.
She explores the lovliness of words and the magic of pictures, revelling in a world of jam-eating miniature bears and other made-up animals.
Her work aims to capture a free way of thinking - one which makes you feel anything is possible, a feeling all too easily lost with the end of childhood. When we’re all grown-up, sometimes we just need a little nudge to remember it’s been there all along.
*Rachel has also been an air hostess, a garden designer and a lifeguard. She often runs a really long way and was once invited to the selection of the British ultra running team. She also once won a date with Man of the millennium and has been trying to live it down ever since.
Her written work includes children’s stories and poems, clever advertising copy and lots of other stuff besides. Her illustrative work is a smorgasboard of giant, hand-printed poems, mind-bogglingly detailed gouache illustrations and a cacophony of quirky prints and etchings.
She explores the lovliness of words and the magic of pictures, revelling in a world of jam-eating miniature bears and other made-up animals.
Her work aims to capture a free way of thinking - one which makes you feel anything is possible, a feeling all too easily lost with the end of childhood. When we’re all grown-up, sometimes we just need a little nudge to remember it’s been there all along.
*Rachel has also been an air hostess, a garden designer and a lifeguard. She often runs a really long way and was once invited to the selection of the British ultra running team. She also once won a date with Man of the millennium and has been trying to live it down ever since.
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May 17, 2025
Labai graži knygelė😍
October 9, 2024
Da coleção é o favorito da Alice, não se cansa de o "ler"/ouvir.
As ilustrações são magníficas e chamativas.
Para além de se focar no vínculo entre irmãos, fala também da importância de mantermos as nossas promessas.
As ilustrações são magníficas e chamativas.
Para além de se focar no vínculo entre irmãos, fala também da importância de mantermos as nossas promessas.
September 19, 2024
Wat een prachtig mooie illustraties, en wat een heerlijk verhaal - voor kind en voorlezer!
May 9, 2025
Prachtig prentenboek!
Mooie tekst op rijm met hele mooie illustraties.
Mooie tekst op rijm met hele mooie illustraties.
May 3, 2025
Apsolutno fantasticna knjiga napisana u stihu sa neodoljivim ilustracijama i predivnim poukama za decu. Divnoća od knjige :)
May 20, 2024
Rachel Bright’s writing and Jim Field’s captivating illustrations are a hit once again! A beautiful storyline about keeping promises and loyalty, accompanied by the most dynamic and picturesque of pictures. A favourite once again.
April 1, 2024
Os livros infantis desta coleção são particularmente bonitos. Escritos em rima, o que torna a leitura interessante para miúdos pequenos, são acompanhados por ilustrações fora de série.
Este, em particular, aborda aspectos relacionados com o amor entre irmãos, a relação com os pais, a importância do cumprimento de regras, a confiança e a partilha de emoções. Lido e relido, muitas vezes, a pedido do meu filho mais velho, tenho a certeza que é, para ele,um lugar seguro onde nos encontramos, conversamos, partilhamos e crescemos. Juntos, como convém.
Este, em particular, aborda aspectos relacionados com o amor entre irmãos, a relação com os pais, a importância do cumprimento de regras, a confiança e a partilha de emoções. Lido e relido, muitas vezes, a pedido do meu filho mais velho, tenho a certeza que é, para ele,um lugar seguro onde nos encontramos, conversamos, partilhamos e crescemos. Juntos, como convém.
November 19, 2024
Rachel Bright + Jim Field Books haven't gone wrong in our household yet. ❤️ Themes of sibling love and being there for each other always appealed to my little ones too. It is just as sweet as it's blurb promises! We recommend it!
February 16, 2024
Un autre à la collection 🤩 les histoires sont tellement belles. Celle ci est sur tenir ses promesses, la confiance et la famille . Avec des pandas roux ! J'adore !
August 23, 2025
Pero que cosa más tiernaaaaa
July 14, 2024
The Pandas Who Promised shares with us an exciting adventure of two cute red panda cubs, Popo and Ketu, who explored the mountains together away from the comfort of their treetop nest. Unfortunately, this was against what they promised their caring, concerned mother – no mountains, no daytimes! As they travelled into the unknown, one big promise they did keep was to look out for each other, now and forever. Their joyous journey was soon followed by fear and suspense from a dangerous encounter. The sisters put up a brave front, eventually escaping (phew!) and hurrying their way back home. They were truly apologetic and learned their lesson. The story concluded with their mother being proud of them – for taking care of each other during the good and bad!
The writing featured nice rhymes and big words (...clouds drift in billows, ...bamboo-leaf pillows) making it an absolutely fun and expressive read. My dear son, Sherraz, was mesmerised and focused throughout! As we flipped through the big, delicate pages, we enjoyed the beautiful illustrations. The colourful designs were tastefully placed, with a good balance of magical mountain sceneries and up-close adventures of the two red panda cubs. Just like them, we were transported into a memorable adventure!
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I would like to thank Definitely Books for this review copy in exchange for my honest review!
The writing featured nice rhymes and big words (...clouds drift in billows, ...bamboo-leaf pillows) making it an absolutely fun and expressive read. My dear son, Sherraz, was mesmerised and focused throughout! As we flipped through the big, delicate pages, we enjoyed the beautiful illustrations. The colourful designs were tastefully placed, with a good balance of magical mountain sceneries and up-close adventures of the two red panda cubs. Just like them, we were transported into a memorable adventure!
Rating: ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
I would like to thank Definitely Books for this review copy in exchange for my honest review!
April 9, 2024
Lo que tenemos aquí es un precioso cuento rimado, con unas ilustraciones maravillosas, que habla a los peques de la importancia de hacer caso a los padres (a mamá en esta ocasión), de cumplir las promesas y de apoyarse unos a otros.
La historia está protagonizada por dos pequeñas pandas rojas. Cuando su madre les advierte de que no salgan de la zona segura ellas le prometen que no lo harán. Pero una de ellas siente demasiada curiosidad y un día, mientras su madre duerme, avisa a su hermana de que se irá a explorar, pero que no debe seguirla. Sin embargo su hermana, viendo que no la va a poder convencer de no hacerlo, decide seguirla de cerca por si acaso. ¡Y menos mal! Después de escapar del peligro por los pelos, las pandas vuelven a casa y le prometen a su madre que no volverán a desobedecerla.
Una historia, como veis, llena de valores, que a mí peque le ha encantado y me ha hecho releer hasta la saciedad. Después de eso, no puedo menos que recomendarla.
La historia está protagonizada por dos pequeñas pandas rojas. Cuando su madre les advierte de que no salgan de la zona segura ellas le prometen que no lo harán. Pero una de ellas siente demasiada curiosidad y un día, mientras su madre duerme, avisa a su hermana de que se irá a explorar, pero que no debe seguirla. Sin embargo su hermana, viendo que no la va a poder convencer de no hacerlo, decide seguirla de cerca por si acaso. ¡Y menos mal! Después de escapar del peligro por los pelos, las pandas vuelven a casa y le prometen a su madre que no volverán a desobedecerla.
Una historia, como veis, llena de valores, que a mí peque le ha encantado y me ha hecho releer hasta la saciedad. Después de eso, no puedo menos que recomendarla.
January 8, 2025
The Pandas Who Promised is an absolutely delightful story that combines Rachel Bright's signature charm with a heartfelt message about keeping promises and the power of teamwork. The tale of the two lovable pandas, Panda and Pandora, is both entertaining and meaningful, teaching young readers the importance of responsibility and friendship in a gentle, relatable way.
The rhyming text is playful yet impactful, making it a joy to read aloud. The illustrations are vibrant and expressive, bringing the pandas' adventures to life and keeping little ones engaged with every turn of the page.
This book is perfect for teaching kids about honesty and trust, all while sparking their imaginations. My child couldn’t get enough of the adorable pandas and their fun journey. It’s a beautifully crafted story that’s both entertaining and inspiring—an instant favorite for storytime! Highly recommended for kids and parents alike.
The rhyming text is playful yet impactful, making it a joy to read aloud. The illustrations are vibrant and expressive, bringing the pandas' adventures to life and keeping little ones engaged with every turn of the page.
This book is perfect for teaching kids about honesty and trust, all while sparking their imaginations. My child couldn’t get enough of the adorable pandas and their fun journey. It’s a beautifully crafted story that’s both entertaining and inspiring—an instant favorite for storytime! Highly recommended for kids and parents alike.
March 30, 2024
Opnieuw een prachtig prentenboek in de serie van Rachel Bright en Jim Field. Ditmaal over de zusjes Jik en Len. Ze wonen veilig, hoog in de boom met hun moeder. Ze genieten van het spelen en ontdekken in de nacht. Binnen de grenzen die hun moeder heeft gesteld. Waar Len geneigd is om zich aan de afspraken te houden, is Jik erg nieuwsgierig aangelegd. Ze wil op avontuur, verder dan de grenzen. Ze wil naar de top van de berg, desnoods alleen. Len heeft haar moeder beloofd om altijd samen te blijven met haar zusje, dus gaat ze mee. Want beloofd is beloofd.
Een mooi prentenboek, met een net zo mooie boodschap. Heel fijn om voor te lezen aan kinderen en samen door te praten over afspraken, risico's nemen en op ontdekking gaan. Een liefdevol verhaal over vertrouwen en loslaten.
Een mooi prentenboek, met een net zo mooie boodschap. Heel fijn om voor te lezen aan kinderen en samen door te praten over afspraken, risico's nemen en op ontdekking gaan. Een liefdevol verhaal over vertrouwen en loslaten.
April 3, 2025
We got the Norwegian version. The rhymes feel a bit forced in it, but it worked okay.
I was so excited to get this book, I love red pandas! I am passing that on to my 2 year old daughter.
It's such a sweet story, and maybe a bit relatable too. A(n over)protective mom, and a child who wants to adventure and breaks the rules. Luckily that child has a sister, who comes along to save her so that they don't break their final promise: to look out for each other, which was the most important. I actually teared up at the end!
I was so excited to get this book, I love red pandas! I am passing that on to my 2 year old daughter.
It's such a sweet story, and maybe a bit relatable too. A(n over)protective mom, and a child who wants to adventure and breaks the rules. Luckily that child has a sister, who comes along to save her so that they don't break their final promise: to look out for each other, which was the most important. I actually teared up at the end!
May 5, 2024
Todella kauniisti kuvitettu kirja kahden kultapandan seikkailusta. Loppuratkaisukin on opettavainen olematta liian imelä. Rachel Brightin kirjoista on tykätty meillä ennenkin ja tämä on mielestäni ehdottomasti parempaa osastoa.
May 29, 2024
Deze serie is geweldig! Do I need to say more? Ook in dit verhaal zit weer een mooie boodschap verwerkt. En ook bijzonder dat, ondanks de belofte van de twee panda’s, dat er altijd belangrijke dingen kunnen zijn.
November 22, 2023
I love all of Rachel Bright books and this one is no exception.
January 1, 2024
This was a Christmas present because I like red pandas 👀
March 9, 2024
A beautiful, warmhearted story of sisterly love and connection.
One of the rare stories for twins.
Thank you, authors!
One of the rare stories for twins.
Thank you, authors!
May 21, 2024
Tenir ses promesse. Faire confiance. Prendre soin l'un de l'autre.
June 1, 2024
Just very very cute
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October 6, 2024Existe em Português de Portugal
December 23, 2024
Aivan upea kuvitus ja tarinakin päiväkotilaiselle ja vähän isommallekin hieno.
January 24, 2025
Leuk boek, vooral de illustraties spatten van de bladzijdes af, hulde!
June 16, 2025
Een ander fantastisch boek van Rachel Bright en Jim Field. Ook deze is zo lief en dat maakt dat ik hem elke keer opnieuw wil voorlezen. Een aanrader.
July 7, 2025
Mooie illustraties, verhaal werd even heel spannend!
February 28, 2024
Nydelige illustrasjoner og herlige rim.
September 18, 2024
Estes textos que apetecem ler a cantar!
A história das manas que desobedeceram à mãe, mas que foram recebidas com amor e uma lição, em vez de castigos, porque foram verdadeiras e protejeram-se, conforme prometido.
As ilustrações são amorosas, os parágrafos curtos, simples e, pela sua musicalidade, fáceis de assimilar.
Uma lição de amor, coragem, respeito e confiança, entre irmãos e para com os pais.
Despertou curiosidade?
Agora, tenho de ir devolver o livro às sobrinhas! Muito a tia gosta das estantes delas também... 🥰
A história das manas que desobedeceram à mãe, mas que foram recebidas com amor e uma lição, em vez de castigos, porque foram verdadeiras e protejeram-se, conforme prometido.
As ilustrações são amorosas, os parágrafos curtos, simples e, pela sua musicalidade, fáceis de assimilar.
Uma lição de amor, coragem, respeito e confiança, entre irmãos e para com os pais.
Despertou curiosidade?
Agora, tenho de ir devolver o livro às sobrinhas! Muito a tia gosta das estantes delas também... 🥰
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