Roly Poly Pangolin

Written by Anna Dewdney

A timid pangolin discovers a surprising friend when fear makes him curl up tight.

3.9 Goodreads · 574 ratings

40 pages· 347 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· ~350L

$16.99Save 7%

In stock. Also at Amazon or Bookshop.

Bookroo's summary

Roly Poly Pangolin is a timid little creature who avoids anything new, preferring the safety of his mother's side. But when a truly frightening sound sends him rolling into a ball, he finds an unexpected surprise—a fellow pangolin peeking back at him. Can this newfound friend help Roly Poly face the unfamiliar world with courage? Discover how a shared moment of fear leads to a heartwarming connection and a lesson in bravery.

From the publisher

Roly Poly, very small, doesn’t like new things at all. Meet Roly Poly Pangolin?a little pangolin who?d rather stick close to his mama instead of facing anything unfamiliar. Whether it’s a line of ants, a friendly monkey, or a loud noise, Roly Poly runs the other way. Then he hears something that really scares him. So he does what all pangolins do when they?re frightened?he rolls up into a tiny ball. But Roly Poly is surprised when he finally peeks out, because another ball is peeking back . . . it’s a small pangolin just like him! Anna Dewdney has created another irresistible character to reassure children about the world around them.

At a glance