The Panda-Badger
Published on 7. May 2026
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-0-241-56260-4 (ISBN)
Description
A magical and uplifting story about acceptance and belonging from CBeebies presenter Ben Cajee
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.
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.
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Penguin Random House Children's UK
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 0 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 275 mm
Width: 248 mm
Thickness: 5 mm
Weight
218 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-241-56260-4 (9780241562604)
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Other editions
Additional editions
Ben Cajee
The Panda-Badger
A magical and uplifting story about acceptance and belonging from the beloved CBeebies presenter
E-Book
05/2026
Puffin
€7.99
Available for download
Persons
Ben Cajee (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.
Brie Schmida (Illustrator)
Brie is an illustrator and development artist based in sunny California. She loves to paint scenes full of whimsy, magic light, and plant life. When she isn't drawing you may find her appreciating rocks, growing a dazzling flower garden, milking a goat, or tromping over hill and dale with her dog Olive.
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.
Brie Schmida (Illustrator)
Brie is an illustrator and development artist based in sunny California. She loves to paint scenes full of whimsy, magic light, and plant life. When she isn't drawing you may find her appreciating rocks, growing a dazzling flower garden, milking a goat, or tromping over hill and dale with her dog Olive.