Pip and the Bamboo Path

In the great forested heights of the Himalayas, a great many species live peacefully... but their lives are changing forever as humans cut down the trees that these creatures call home.

When Pip and her mother realise they are no longer safe in their familiar forest, the two red pandas embark on a journey to find the Bamboo Path, where they might find a new home. But the long road ahead is full of unfamiliar places, hidden dangers, and something neither Pip nor her mother has ever seen before: a bustling city.

This tale of perseverance and determination also highlights the plight of the animals whose homes are destroyed by deforestation.

Book Features:

• An engaging story of support and determination in a time of peril

• This tale carries a strong about the conservation of endangered species and their habitats, and the dangers of deforestation

• Jesse Hodgson's soft illustrations bring emotional warmth to the story's enchanting wintry atmosphere

About the Author

Jesse Hodgson is a children's book illustrator who graduated in 2012 from Bristol, UWE, with a First Class BA in illustration. Her soft, yet intricate illustrations are focused mainly wildlife and nature. Her first project with Flying Eye Books, Pongo, received the "Highly Commended" award from the 2012 Macmillan Children's Book Awards. She currently lives in Bristol.