Caldecott Honor winner Cindy Derby delivers an endearing picture book about an adorable (and ingenious!) panda bear who must find the grit within to climb--and overcome--a snowy, slippery mountain. Look! A butterfly! Up, up, and away it flutters, flying high above a large snowy mountain. But Panda wants to play, and that mountain is clearly in their way. To reach their new friend, Panda will just have to climb it! Unfortunately, it's very slippery...and very steep...and little Panda keeps tumbling to the bottom. Oh, Panda. Just how will they reach the peak?! With spare text and dazzling watercolor illustrations, Panda’s journey reminds us that with a bit of moxie—and a lot of perseverance—we, too, can reach the top of our mountain.
Cindy Derby Book order
Cindy Derby crafts unique children's books praised for their unconventionality and peculiar charm. Her background in puppetry, with which she has performed worldwide, informs her distinctive artistic vision. Derby brings a refreshing style to children's literature that encourages fresh perspectives for readers of all ages.



- 2023
- 2022
From Caldecott Honoree Cindy Derby, illustrator of Outside In, comes an uproarious tale about an etiquette coach and the sentient paint blob that just might teach her proper manners.
- 2019
How To Walk An Ant
- 40 pages
- 2 hours of reading
Leash up your ants and get ready to go through Amariyah's nine-step ant- walking routine in this charming, irreverent debut picture book that will crawl its way into your heart.