Wash Your Hands, Mr Panda

With a splash of soap and a whole lot of charm, Wash Your Hands, Mr Panda makes hygiene both fun and memorable for little learners. In this cheerful new addition to the bestselling Mr Panda series, Steve Antony delivers a playful but essential message about health and self-care. As Mr Panda learns to wash up, catch sneezes, and stay tidy, children are gently introduced to positive hygiene habits. With minimal text, expressive characters and endearing humour, this book is the perfect classroom companion for staying healthy-and smiling while doing it. Ideal for preschoolers and early primary readers, it's as timely as it is timeless.

Educational Benefits:

• Introduces basic hygiene concepts in an age-appropriate, engaging way.
• Promotes independence in daily routines like handwashing and sneeze etiquette.
• Builds sequencing and memory through repetition and visual cues.
• Supports emotional development via empathy and social awareness.

Classroom Ideas:

• Set up a handwashing station and practise steps together after reading.
• Use the book to start a discussion on germs and how they spread.
• Have students create their own œHygiene Hero posters using Panda as inspiration.
• Sing a handwashing song and time it together to reinforce proper habits.

Information:

• Ages: 3-7 years
• Measurements: Standard picture book size
• Pages: 32
• Format: Paperback
• Author/Illustrator: Steve Antony
• Theme: Hygiene, health, habits, social responsibility