Tapir All at Sea
Author: Polly Faber
Illustrator: Clara Vulliamy
Book 2 in the Mango and Bambang series
Pages: 144
Published: 2016
Age: 7+
Mango and Bambang's adventures continue in the second book of this charming illustrated series about a little girl and a tapir, written by Polly Faber and illustrated by Clara Vulliamy.
Mango Allsorts is a girl good at all sorts of things, especially helping a tapir feel at home in a busy city. Bambang is that tapir and he's getting braver every day. But during daring escapades, involving dogs, dancing, diamond rings and a dangerous old enemy, will Bambang remember the friend who matters most?
Tapir All at Sea is the second book in this delightful illustrated series for emerging readers.
About the Mango and Bambang Series
Books in series order
- 1.The Not-a-Pig(2015)
- 2.Tapir All at Sea(2016)
- 3.Tiny Tapir Trouble(2016)
- 4.Superstar Tapir(2017)
Reading age: 7+ years
Each book in this series includes several charming stories about the unlikely friendship between Mango, a little girl, and Bambang, an Asian tapir. Appealingly illustrated throughout in black and white, they are perfect for younger readers who are just becoming confident at reading alone.
Mango Allsorts is good at all sorts of things, not just karate and chess. Bambang is most definitely not-a-pig and is now lost in a very busy city. When the two unexpectedly meet, a friendship begins, filled with adventures, and of course, plenty of banana pancakes.
These stories recall classic favourites like Paddington Bear or Milly Molly Mandy but with a contemporary sensibility.

