Wanda the Warthog who Worried

A joyful celebration of the power of being GREAT, just as you are, from the creators of Brian the Lion who Learned . Wanda the warthog is perfectly proud to be HER – a root-rustling wonder with stubbly fur. But when a graceful, perfectly plumed rainbow of scarlet macaw parrots appear in the forest one day, Wanda suddenly starts to doubt herself… Frowning and grouching and glaring: Wanda the warthog has started comparing . When Wanda does everything she can to change the way she looks and the macaws still don’t take any notice, it’s time for Wanda’s friends to step in to remind her that she is only one who can decide her worth. Perfect for encouraging conversations about being happy to be yourself ! Fran Stickley’s glorious and gleeful rhyming text is perfectly complemented by Chris Chatterton’s (illustrator of The Hugasaurus ) warm, charming illustrations. Gentle learning within the framework of a satisfying story .

About the author

Frances Stickley grew up in Nottingham and Norwich in England. She is a trained children’s literacy specialist and an elementary school teacher and is the author of several picture books, including What Will You Dream of Tonight?, Love You Always, and The Mouse’s Apples. In 2017, she received the Bloomsbury and National Literacy Trust Short Story Prize. She lives with her family and a big-eared dog called Babbag.Chris Chatterton is a bestselling children’s illustrator. He began his career in graphic design and animation, working on projects including Doctor Who. Since then, he has gone on to illustrate multiple books for children, including the bestselling Ten Minutes to Bed series and the Gus picture books, which he both writes and illustrates. Originally from County Durham, England, Chris now lives in Barcelona, Spain. 

Product details

• Authors: FRANCES STICKLEY, Frances Stickley
• Assisted by: Chatterton Chris (Illustration)
• Publisher: Simon & Schuster UK
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 3
• Product format: Paperback
• Released: 05.06.2025
• EAN: 9781398513327
• ISBN: 978-1-398-51332-7
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Picture books; JUVENILE NONFICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / General, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Concepts / Size & Shape, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Birds, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Children’s / Teenage: General interest, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Birds, Picture books, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Stories in verse, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Farm animals, Early years: size, shapes and patterns, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Friendship stories