In this adorable picture book , a young panda experiences firsthand the wonders of a forest ! One sunny and breezy morning, Tipper the panda cub is awoken by birds at his window. It's perfect kite-flying weather ! One second Tipper makes a wish while holding the kite from his toy box - and the next he's flying through the air and far from home! But when he lands at a forest's edge eventually, Tipper loses his kite. Without it, he's not sure how he'll get back home! As he chases it down, he encounters all sorts of animals who call this particularly diverse and lush forest their home. From a skunk and a beaver to turtles, eagles, and an even bigger bear , Tipper experiences a big, wide world he's never known until now. But will he be able to get back home? This fast-paced and delightfully bouncy story gently introduces preschoolers to the grandeur of forests , including familiar animals, trees, plants, terrain , and so much more. Kids will love reading along with the lively text as they cheer on Tipper, as well as the cute and colorful illustrations that make Tipper's journey jump off the page . Backmatter includes a page of information and forest facts for kids to use as a handy reference.