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Book 5 · a story about comfort

Panda Stays Close

When the thunder came, Panda stayed close

A storm rolls in, and the thunder is loud. Luna is scared. Panda does not run, and Panda does not rush her. He stays right beside her, quiet and warm, until close begins to feel safe.

Ages 6 months – 5 years9 pagesRead-aloud
  • A gentle story about feeling safe when you are scared
  • The soft refrain “Panda stayed close” to read again and again
  • A calm ending for bedtime, or for any loud, worried night
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“Panda stayed close.” Close felt safe.

Simple words, made for the youngest listeners — while the pictures carry the older ones.

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