When a kid spots their own name on a book, it is like the book just waved at them and said, “Hey, I know you!” Instant attention unlocked. Suddenly it feels personal. “That’s me… or at least someone who could totally be me.” So for a girl named Amanda, a book called Amanda feels extra tempting. It sounds more relatable, more intriguing, and maybe even like the story could secretly be about her life or her personality. It feels fun, special, and a little magical, like the book was meant just for her!
Amanda Panda’s birthday is almost here, and she is so excited. Tomorrow she will be the very first kid in her class to turn six! Best birthday ever… right? Not so fast. At the bus stop, Amanda’s best friend (and sometimes biggest rival) Bitsy drops shocking news: today is her birthday. And her party? It is on Saturday. The same Saturday as Amanda’s party. Uh oh. With her birthday dreams wobbling, Amanda has a hard time keeping her cool at school. By recess, it seems like her birthday plans — and her friendship with Bitsy — might be completely ruined. But when the girls finally stop arguing and start listening, they discover a solution that makes their celebration even better than before… twice the fun, in fact! Filled with humor and heart, this sweet school-day story helps young readers learn about sharing, compromise, and solving conflicts, all while giggling along with Amanda Panda and Bitsy — two characters kids will love.
Children's Books With Characters Named Amanda
The name Amanda pops up in lots of children’s books for some pretty fun, kid-approved reasons. First of all, it just sounds friendly. It rolls off the tongue in a warm, cozy way that feels safe and welcoming, so kids are happy to jump right into a story with an Amanda at the center. It also helps that Amanda is super easy to say and remember. No tricky letters, no tongue-twisters, just a name kids can read, say out loud, and spot again without hesitation. Another reason? Amanda can be anyone. She can be shy or bold, silly or serious, kind or a little bossy. The name does not come with a built-in personality, which gives authors lots of room to play. Most of all, Amanda feels real. Like a kid from your class, your bus stop, or your playground. That sense of “hey, she could be me!” makes stories more fun to read and easier to imagine yourself inside.
Six and a half stories about an unlikely pair of friends. Being best friends with a stuffed alligator is full of surprises. Sometimes Amanda surprises Alligator with a stack of books. Other times, Alligator surprises Amanda by chomping them up. But everything changes when Amanda brings home a surprise of her own — one that Alligator is not sure he wants at all. What happens next is anything but predictable. From beloved author-illustrator Mo Willems comes a funny, sweet, and heartfelt look at friendship that will delight readers of every age.
Amanda Pig may be the youngest in the Pig family, but she is definitely not a baby anymore. Still, she wonders if she is big enough to do all the things her big brother Oliver can do. Can she finish her breakfast? Can she invent her own games? Can she fall asleep all by herself? Amanda thinks the answer is a big, confident yes!
Amanda Panda marches into her first day of school with BIG plans and even bigger confidence. But when nothing goes quite the way she imagined — and a determined girl in a pink bow suddenly declares herself Amanda’s new best friend — things quickly spiral. Before you know it, Amanda storms out of kindergarten and plops herself down in her brother’s second-grade class. Worst day ever! Or is it? With the help of an unexpected ally, Amanda learns how to turn a terrible day around and discovers a thing or two about friendship, patience, and handling life’s bumpy moments. Full of humor and heart, Amanda Panda captures the bold spirit of a strong-willed five-year-old and is the perfect story to calm first-day-of-school nerves.
Amanda the Panda is a beautiful young panda, but she’s feeling sad and trapped—literally! Locked in a zoo cage, she watches enviously as geese, ganders, and butterflies roam free. Determined to escape, she enlists the help of a new friend: Mr. Miller, a tiny caterpillar who accidentally ended up in the zoo after hitching a ride on a leaf. Their plan? Steal the key that unlocks Amanda’s cage. But there’s a problem—Mr. Miller is just too small and wimpy to carry the key from the tree where it hangs back to the cage. Just then, a frog cries out for help: his leg is tangled in twine! Mr. Miller rushes to save him, gnawing through the twine and freeing the frogGrateful, the frog asks how he can repay Mr. Miller. Mr. Miller immediately has an idea: he needs the frog to carry the key back to the cage once it falls to the ground. Teaming up, the unlikely trio carries out the plan—and it works! AHer cage swings open, and she is finally free!
Amanda Commander is kind, loyal, and a natural-born leader—but even school can feel like a battlefield sometimes. That’s why Amanda and her trusty Dolphin Squad always have a plan… just to survive! When every girl in Year Three gets an invitation to Eve’s birthday party except Amanda, she hatches OPERATION INVITATION: a bold, clever plan to win her way onto the guest list before the week is over. Amanda tries everything to get Eve to like her, but along the way, she discovers a bigger lesson: true kindness isn’t about what you can get—it’s about who you are. The first book in a charming early reader series, Amanda Commander shows kids how to tackle schoolyard challenges, build strong friendships, and rise to the everyday adventures of being a kid. 🎉🐬
At last, the day Amanda Pig has been dreaming about is here—it’s her very first day of school! From making new friends to coloring pictures for the classroom to twirling happily in the sandbox, Amanda quickly becomes everyone’s favorite schoolgirl. “I’ve been waiting my whole life to go to school!” she exclaims, practically bouncing with excitement as she gets ready. Up before the sun, Amanda puts on her brand-new purple dress, enjoys her breakfast, and gives her mom and dad a big, cheerful goodbye. On the school bus, she slides into an empty seat, ready for her first adventure: helping a shy little girl who’s too nervous to even tell anyone her name. It’s the start of a day full of fun, friendship, and all the thrills of starting school!
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