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Join CBeebies presenter, Ben Cajee as he introduces his first picture book, The Panda-Badger!
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About the book
In a world where you’re either a Panda or a Badger, Pablo – a Panda-Badger – breaks all the rules. However, being different doesn’t make Pablo feel lucky – it just makes him feel sad. He isn’t a Badger. He isn’t a Panda. He doesn’t belong.
But one day, there’s a glow in the distance – a glow that changes everything. As Pablo uses his skills to save the day in a way that neither a Badger nor a Panda could, he realises the power that can be found in uniqueness – and he uses this power to unite both communities, changing the world around him for the better.
This debut story from CBeebies presenter Ben Cajee is an affirming and empowering tale about appreciating your own uniqueness and a true celebration of the power and joy that comes from embracing diversity.
About the author
Ben Cajee is a television presenter, voiceover artist and writer. He’s been a lead presenter with BBC Children’s since 2015, fronting CBeebies and CBBC HQ. He’s gone on to present iconic shows, including Blue Peter and Something Special. Ben’s love of sport has seen him cover global events, from the Olympic Games to the Commonwealth Games. He’s written for beloved television shows, Justin’s House and Dodge’s Pup School, and links that led to inspired conversations around equality, across national print and television. He’s an ambassador for Young Lives Vs Cancer and Street Child United, and was inducted to the Show Racism the Red Card Hall of Fame in summer 2025.
Puffin Schools has been created by the children’s publisher Puffin to help bring together all the inspiring content we create for schools into one place.
The books on this website will range from those for EYFS through to primary and up to lower secondary school. You can discover our full range of books at puffin.co.uk
Puffin is an imprint of Penguin Random House, the world’s number-one publisher representing a vibrant community of publishing houses marked by unparalleled success. Through our world of stories, Puffin aims to open up the world to every child. Our mission is to inspire children to feel they can be and do anything, and to create readers for life.
Puffin started out as a non-fiction publisher, with its first title appearing in 1940. As the most iconic and well-known children’s book brand in the UK today, we are always on the lookout for innovative ways to tell the world’s favourite stories and for brilliant new debut talent and brands that connect with today’s young readers, from newborn up to twelve years old.
We publish a diverse and wide range of fiction, non-fiction, picture books and children’s classics. Our list includes some of the world’s favourite authors, illustrators and licensed brands, such as Eric Carle, Helen Oxenbury, Nadia Shireen, The Snowman, Doctor Who, Roald Dahl, Tom Fletcher, Jeff Kinney, Rick Riordan, Robin Stevens, and Jacqueline Wilson to name but a few.
Ladybird, Puffin and Penguin are imprints of Penguin Random House UK. Across their extensive list, we believe there is a story for every child, everywhere.
You can find information about books for all ages at penguin.co.uk
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