It is time for bed and Mr. Panda reminds his friends Hippopotamus, Skunk, Sheep, and Sloth that they each have forgotten to do something. Skunk has forgotten to take a bath, Hippopotamus needs to brush his teeth, Sloth is too tired to move, and much more. Mr. Panda is there to remind them of the steps they've missed. As Lemur eventually finds out, however, even Mr. Panda can make a bedtime mistake! Steve Antony combines the ever-popular bedtime theme with the humor and fun that only Mr. Panda can bring.
Publisher: n/a
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9781338275957
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Hardcover
I'll Wait, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
Mr. Panda from Steve Antony's bestselling, funny manners book Please, Mr. Panda is back!This time, Mr. Panda's black-and-white animal friends are curious what he's making, but only one has the patience to stick around. An alpaca, an aardvark, rabbits, and a bird all wind up missing out. It's the penguin who declares, "I'll wait, Mr. Panda." The penguin is rewarded with a big SURPRISE: a giant doughnut!I'll Wait, Mr. Panda is a graphic, kid-friendly way of teaching the value of patience and the importance of saying "thank you."
Publisher: n/a
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9781338028362
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Hardcover
Thank You, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
Generous Mr. Panda is giving away presents to all his animal friends, including a mouse, an octopus, an elephant, and a lemur, but they aren't being very grateful about the gifts they receive. It may be because the presents aren't quite right. Mouse receives a sweater that's too big, and Octopus gets six colorful socks even though he has eight legs. Fortunately, thoughtful little Lemur knows that even if the present isn't perfect, it's the thought that counts most of all.Just as Mr. Panda introduced good manners in Please, Mr. Panda and the importance of being patient in I'll Wait, Mr. Panda, Thank You, Mr. Panda is a graphic, kid-friendly way of teaching little ones the importance of saying "thank you" and recognizing that it's the thought that counts most of all behind every gift.
Publisher: n/a
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9781338158366
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Hardcover
We Love You, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
Everyone needs love--even the bestselling Mr. Panda!Mr. Panda is waiting with eager and open arms to give free hugs--but nobody seems to want any of his cuddles. After his friends Skunk, Croc, Elephant, Mouse, Sloth, and Ostrich hug each other, Mr. Panda is left wanting some love. If only he knew what his friends have in store...Steve Antony tells a heartwarming story with adorable art and good humor.
Publisher: n/a
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9781338668087
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Hardcover
Peter Panda Melts Down
By Bennett, Artie
Every kid has them, and every parent, or kid-caretaker, has had to deal with them - those meltdown-tantrum-pitching-a-fit moments! Peter Panda has them - when it's time to leave the playground, when some other child has the book he wants, when Mama insists he eat some broccoli. When this happens: Uh-oh. Here it comes. Here comes that frown. Peter Panda melts dowwwnnn! Presented with humor and understanding, Artie Bennett's bright and sprightly story offers a way for children to recognize their own behaviors. Parents and kids can talk about what they see on the pages and gain some insight on how to handle such incidents - including when Mama Panda has a little meltdown of her own!
Publisher: n/a
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9781609054113
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Print book
Playdate for Panda
By Dahl, Michael
Panda goes to Fox's house to play. But Panda has never been on a play date before. The two little animals overcome their shyness, share toys, play games, learn to eat their snacks with manners, and have a fun day they will never forget. This bright, gentle board book will comfort and delight little learners as they prepare for their own first play date.
Publisher: n/a
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9781479587414
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Print book
Panda Pants
By Davies, Jacqueline
With spot-on humor, a spare text, and adorable panda bear characters, this is a fun and familiar exchange between a parent and child that fans of I DON'T WANT TO BE A FROG! will easily relate to! I want pants, says a little panda to his father. You are a panda, answers the father. Pandas do NOT wear pants. And so begins a hilarious battle of wills when a young panda tries to convince his father why pants make perfect sense. After all, pants are soft. Pants keep you warm. Some pants even have . . . POCKETS! But with a menacing snow leopard lurking in the background, will the longed-for pants end up having an even greater role to play? Jacqueline Davies's humorous story, with deliciously droll illustrations from Sydney Hanson, captures the push and pull between a parent and child as they face off over the age-old dilemma of what to wear . . . with the most heartwarming of results.
Publisher: n/a
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9780553535761
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Hardcover
Tracks of a Panda
By Dowson, Nick
A giant panda and her baby set off on a search for a safe, sustaining home in this informative tale about an enchanting creature.High on a mist-wrapped mountain, a mother panda cradles her newborn, pink and impossibly small. The bamboo patch they need for food is dying, and as soon as her baby is old enough, they must seek a new home, sleeping in trees and swimming across icy streams along the way. Nick Dowson’s lyrical text, interspersed with intriguing facts, follows one of nature’s most magnificent — and endangered — species on its search for a safe habitat, while Yu Rong’s expressive, delicate brushwork brings these legendary creatures to life.
Publisher: n/a
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9780763631468
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Hardcover
Chu's Day at the Beach
By Gaiman, Neil
A brand-new adventure for everyone's favorite sneezing panda, from the New York Times bestselling team of Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex.Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn't?
Publisher: n/a
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9780062223999
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Print book
Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps
By Henn, Sophy
An adorable story about a grumpy panda who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed One morning, Pom Pom Panda wakes up on the wrong side of the bed . . . and then nothing goes right. He can't find his blanky, Timmington. And to make matters worse, his baby brother, Boo Boo, is playing with his favorite toy. Harrumph! By the time he arrives at school, Pom Pom is in a terrible mood. When his friends ask if he wants to play, that terrible mood comes pouring out: "LEAVE ME ALONE!" And that's exactly what happens, much to Pom Pom's surprise. From the creator of Where Bear? comes an adorable story that'll be sure to cheer up any child (or parent) who woke up with a case of the grumps.Praise for Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps"Henn effortlessly portrays Pom Pom's grumpiness and frustration in her illustrations.
Publisher: n/a
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9780399171598
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Hardcover
Queen Panda Can't Sleep
By Isern, Susanna
Queen Panda hasn't been able to sleep for days. Her subjects are worried and exhausted from serving her day and night. Something must be done! ?As news spreads throughout the kingdom that a reward will be given to whoever can make the Queen sleep, animals from faraway places rush to the palace to try their luck. Who will find the magic solution to Queen Panda's problem?Bright illustrations bring together animals from all over the world in this humorous and clever bedtime story.StarBerry Books, an imprint of Kane Press, is a library full of diverse and imaginative children's books created by authors and artists from all over the globe. "Read Your Way Around the World!"
Publisher: n/a
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9781635920956
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Hardcover
Two Shy Pandas
By Jarman, Julia
Panda longs to play with Pandora next door, but he's too shy. Pandora longs to say "Hello, Panda!" but she's much too shy too. Will these two shy pandas ever muster up the courage to speak to each other?
Publisher: n/a
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9781467711418
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Hardcover
Little Panda
By Liwska, Renata
In the misty mountains a little panda bear climbs tall trees, munches sweet bamboo, and curls up in his favorite perch to sleep. It is just right - until Mother Panda goes looking for a snack and Little Panda's nap is disturbed by something unexpected. What was it that his mother told him he should do? This is the perfect story to reassure little ones that parents always return.
Publisher: n/a
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9780618966271
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Print book
Flo
By Maclear, Kyo
A witty picture book, starring an adorable panda, that celebrates relaxing, stopping to smell the roses, and being yourself!Meet Flo! Flo is the littlest panda. She likes to explore, relax, and enjoy everything around her. She is never in a hurry. But . . . sometimes she takes too much time, and the other pandas get impatient. One day they find themselves in trouble. Can Flo's floppy ways save the day? With Kyo Maclear's sweet, spare text and Jay Fleck's bold, bright illustrations, Flo is sure to be a favorite for even the busiest little pandas!
Publisher: n/a
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9780374305260
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Hardcover
Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!
By Manushkin, Fran
Panda twins, Miranda and Amanda, frolic, fight, and fuss over their favorite treat - bamboo - in this playful, vibrant picture book.Panda twins Miranda and Amanda love bamboo so much its the only treat they want to eat! But in between bamboo breakfast, bamboo lunch, and bamboo dinner, the sisters play hide and seek; watch the other silly zoo animals; argue and make up; and compete for their mothers love, before they turn in for the night - dreaming, of course, of bamboo!
Publisher: n/a
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9781481450638
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Hardcover
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
By Martin, Bill
The author and illustrator team behind the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? turn their extraordinary talents ot the theme of animal conservation.Thirty-five years after their first groundbreaking collaboration, the creators of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? reunite to address the important topic of animal conservation. A Bald Eagle soars, a Spider Monkey swings, a Macaroni Penguin struts, and a Red Wolf sneaks through Bill Martin Jr's rhythmic text and Eric Carle's vibrant images, and all are watched over by our best hope for the future-a dreaming child.Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Publisher: n/a
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9780805017588
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Hardcover
Zen Shorts
By Muth, Jon J.
Jon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, THE THREE QUESTIONS, has crafted another profound and winning picture book."Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.
Publisher: n/a
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9780439339117
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Hardcover
Zen Socks
By Muth, Jon J
On life's journey...kindness is the key. Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Most of all they love their friend Stillwater. The three friends are quite a team! From Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth comes a story about sharing, another about patience, and a third about compassion. With warmth and fun, they learn from one another in the most surprising ways....
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9780545166690
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Print book
Zen ties
By Muth, Jon J
When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.
Publisher: n/a
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9780439634250
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Print book
Panda-monium!
By Platt, Cynthia
What does a Panda do when his tummy rumbles He looks for crunchy munchy bamboo But Beckett doesnt notice the two pandas behind him and the growing numbers who follow him as he leads them on a search for crunchy munchy bamboo And lots of hungry pandas can lead to only one thing Panda-Monium This bouncy rhyming read-aloud offers an entertaining lesson in counting
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9781589250932
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Hardcover
Mrs. Harkness and the Panda
By Potter, Alicia
In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had.But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try.So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute."With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
Publisher: n/a
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9780375844485
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Hardcover
Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday
By Ransom, Candice F
In the hilarious follow-up to Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten, strong, sassy, and funny Amanda Panda is having a birthday crisis!Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy announces that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda's can't keep her temper in check at school. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans - and her friendship with Bitsy - is over. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up wtih a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all the while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable, school-based story from a new favorite character.
Publisher: n/a
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9781524768195
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Hardcover
Chee-Kee
By Rim, Sujean
Will Chee-Kee ever fit in? The Loo family has traveled very far to start a new life. For little Chee-Kee Loo, everything is strange--he looks and feels so different. But when some bears find themselves in a jam, Chee-Kee might be just the right panda to save the day. In this heartfelt and lovable story, meet Chee-Kee the panda, a one-of-a-kind in all the best ways.
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9780316407441
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Print book
Panda Kindergarten
By Ryder, Joanne
Follow a day in the life of the panda cubs at China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve, the largest research facility for giant pandas in China. Cubs are raised together in a protected setting - dubbed panda kindergarten - where they grow strong and learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild when they are older. With spare text by veteran nonfiction writer Joanne Ryder and irresistible full-color photographs by Katherine Feng, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Panda Kindergarten will delight young readers as they learn more about these amazing creatures.Supports the Common Core State Standards
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9780060578503
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Hardcover
Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep
By Saltzberg, Barney
High in his tree a young panda named Chengdu lies awake, even though everyone around him is quietly sleeping. He tosses and he turns. He scrunches and he squirms, until he finally finds the perfect spot.
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9781423167211
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Print book
The Panda Problem
By Underwood, Deborah
The critically adored, New York Times bestselling Deborah Underwood delights with a hilariously meta celebration of storytelling out of control.Every story needs a problem.But Panda doesn't have a problem.Unless . . . Panda is the problem.The New York Times bestselling author of Here Comes the Easter Cat and The Quiet Book loses control of the narrative in the funniest, most exuberant, most kid-delighting way in this adventurous ode to what makes a story--and what makes a story great.
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9780735228504
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Hardcover
Nonfiction
Giant Pandas
By Gibbons, Gail
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.
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9780823417612
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Hardcover
Giant Pandas
By Schuetz, Kari
Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
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9781600146039
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Camp Panda
By Thimmesh, Catherine
From the Sibert medal winning author of TEAM MOON and the bestselling GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING comes a riveting, timely account of panda conservation efforts in China, perfect for budding environmentalists and activists.Roughly a thousand years ago, an estimated 23,000 pandas roamed wild and free through their native China. But within the past forty years, more than fifty percent of the panda's already shrinking habitat has been destroyed by humans, leaving the beautiful and beloved giant panda vulnerable to extinction. Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds - poaching, habitat destruction, pollution, human overpopulation, and global climate change - the panda is making a comeback. How? By humans teaching baby pandas how to be wild and stay wild.
Good Night, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
It is time for bed and Mr. Panda reminds his friends Hippopotamus, Skunk, Sheep, and Sloth that they each have forgotten to do something. Skunk has forgotten to take a bath, Hippopotamus needs to brush his teeth, Sloth is too tired to move, and much more. Mr. Panda is there to remind them of the steps they've missed. As Lemur eventually finds out, however, even Mr. Panda can make a bedtime mistake! Steve Antony combines the ever-popular bedtime theme with the humor and fun that only Mr. Panda can bring.
I'll Wait, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
Mr. Panda from Steve Antony's bestselling, funny manners book Please, Mr. Panda is back!This time, Mr. Panda's black-and-white animal friends are curious what he's making, but only one has the patience to stick around. An alpaca, an aardvark, rabbits, and a bird all wind up missing out. It's the penguin who declares, "I'll wait, Mr. Panda." The penguin is rewarded with a big SURPRISE: a giant doughnut!I'll Wait, Mr. Panda is a graphic, kid-friendly way of teaching the value of patience and the importance of saying "thank you."
Thank You, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
Generous Mr. Panda is giving away presents to all his animal friends, including a mouse, an octopus, an elephant, and a lemur, but they aren't being very grateful about the gifts they receive. It may be because the presents aren't quite right. Mouse receives a sweater that's too big, and Octopus gets six colorful socks even though he has eight legs. Fortunately, thoughtful little Lemur knows that even if the present isn't perfect, it's the thought that counts most of all.Just as Mr. Panda introduced good manners in Please, Mr. Panda and the importance of being patient in I'll Wait, Mr. Panda, Thank You, Mr. Panda is a graphic, kid-friendly way of teaching little ones the importance of saying "thank you" and recognizing that it's the thought that counts most of all behind every gift.
We Love You, Mr. Panda
By Antony, Steve
Everyone needs love--even the bestselling Mr. Panda!Mr. Panda is waiting with eager and open arms to give free hugs--but nobody seems to want any of his cuddles. After his friends Skunk, Croc, Elephant, Mouse, Sloth, and Ostrich hug each other, Mr. Panda is left wanting some love. If only he knew what his friends have in store...Steve Antony tells a heartwarming story with adorable art and good humor.
Peter Panda Melts Down
By Bennett, Artie
Every kid has them, and every parent, or kid-caretaker, has had to deal with them - those meltdown-tantrum-pitching-a-fit moments! Peter Panda has them - when it's time to leave the playground, when some other child has the book he wants, when Mama insists he eat some broccoli. When this happens: Uh-oh. Here it comes. Here comes that frown. Peter Panda melts dowwwnnn! Presented with humor and understanding, Artie Bennett's bright and sprightly story offers a way for children to recognize their own behaviors. Parents and kids can talk about what they see on the pages and gain some insight on how to handle such incidents - including when Mama Panda has a little meltdown of her own!
Playdate for Panda
By Dahl, Michael
Panda goes to Fox's house to play. But Panda has never been on a play date before. The two little animals overcome their shyness, share toys, play games, learn to eat their snacks with manners, and have a fun day they will never forget. This bright, gentle board book will comfort and delight little learners as they prepare for their own first play date.
Panda Pants
By Davies, Jacqueline
With spot-on humor, a spare text, and adorable panda bear characters, this is a fun and familiar exchange between a parent and child that fans of I DON'T WANT TO BE A FROG! will easily relate to! I want pants, says a little panda to his father. You are a panda, answers the father. Pandas do NOT wear pants. And so begins a hilarious battle of wills when a young panda tries to convince his father why pants make perfect sense. After all, pants are soft. Pants keep you warm. Some pants even have . . . POCKETS! But with a menacing snow leopard lurking in the background, will the longed-for pants end up having an even greater role to play? Jacqueline Davies's humorous story, with deliciously droll illustrations from Sydney Hanson, captures the push and pull between a parent and child as they face off over the age-old dilemma of what to wear . . . with the most heartwarming of results.
Tracks of a Panda
By Dowson, Nick
A giant panda and her baby set off on a search for a safe, sustaining home in this informative tale about an enchanting creature.High on a mist-wrapped mountain, a mother panda cradles her newborn, pink and impossibly small. The bamboo patch they need for food is dying, and as soon as her baby is old enough, they must seek a new home, sleeping in trees and swimming across icy streams along the way. Nick Dowson’s lyrical text, interspersed with intriguing facts, follows one of nature’s most magnificent — and endangered — species on its search for a safe habitat, while Yu Rong’s expressive, delicate brushwork brings these legendary creatures to life.
Chu's Day at the Beach
By Gaiman, Neil
A brand-new adventure for everyone's favorite sneezing panda, from the New York Times bestselling team of Neil Gaiman and Adam Rex.Chu and his family are going to the beach! Chu is excited. He will get to play in the sand and wade in the water. But what will happen if Chu sneezes at the beach? And what will happen if he doesn't?
Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps
By Henn, Sophy
An adorable story about a grumpy panda who wakes up on the wrong side of the bed One morning, Pom Pom Panda wakes up on the wrong side of the bed . . . and then nothing goes right. He can't find his blanky, Timmington. And to make matters worse, his baby brother, Boo Boo, is playing with his favorite toy. Harrumph! By the time he arrives at school, Pom Pom is in a terrible mood. When his friends ask if he wants to play, that terrible mood comes pouring out: "LEAVE ME ALONE!" And that's exactly what happens, much to Pom Pom's surprise. From the creator of Where Bear? comes an adorable story that'll be sure to cheer up any child (or parent) who woke up with a case of the grumps.Praise for Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps"Henn effortlessly portrays Pom Pom's grumpiness and frustration in her illustrations.
Queen Panda Can't Sleep
By Isern, Susanna
Queen Panda hasn't been able to sleep for days. Her subjects are worried and exhausted from serving her day and night. Something must be done! ?As news spreads throughout the kingdom that a reward will be given to whoever can make the Queen sleep, animals from faraway places rush to the palace to try their luck. Who will find the magic solution to Queen Panda's problem?Bright illustrations bring together animals from all over the world in this humorous and clever bedtime story.StarBerry Books, an imprint of Kane Press, is a library full of diverse and imaginative children's books created by authors and artists from all over the globe. "Read Your Way Around the World!"
Two Shy Pandas
By Jarman, Julia
Panda longs to play with Pandora next door, but he's too shy. Pandora longs to say "Hello, Panda!" but she's much too shy too. Will these two shy pandas ever muster up the courage to speak to each other?
Little Panda
By Liwska, Renata
In the misty mountains a little panda bear climbs tall trees, munches sweet bamboo, and curls up in his favorite perch to sleep. It is just right - until Mother Panda goes looking for a snack and Little Panda's nap is disturbed by something unexpected. What was it that his mother told him he should do? This is the perfect story to reassure little ones that parents always return.
Flo
By Maclear, Kyo
A witty picture book, starring an adorable panda, that celebrates relaxing, stopping to smell the roses, and being yourself!Meet Flo! Flo is the littlest panda. She likes to explore, relax, and enjoy everything around her. She is never in a hurry. But . . . sometimes she takes too much time, and the other pandas get impatient. One day they find themselves in trouble. Can Flo's floppy ways save the day? With Kyo Maclear's sweet, spare text and Jay Fleck's bold, bright illustrations, Flo is sure to be a favorite for even the busiest little pandas!
Bamboo for Me, Bamboo for You!
By Manushkin, Fran
Panda twins, Miranda and Amanda, frolic, fight, and fuss over their favorite treat - bamboo - in this playful, vibrant picture book.Panda twins Miranda and Amanda love bamboo so much its the only treat they want to eat! But in between bamboo breakfast, bamboo lunch, and bamboo dinner, the sisters play hide and seek; watch the other silly zoo animals; argue and make up; and compete for their mothers love, before they turn in for the night - dreaming, of course, of bamboo!
Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See?
By Martin, Bill
The author and illustrator team behind the classic Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What do you see? turn their extraordinary talents ot the theme of animal conservation.Thirty-five years after their first groundbreaking collaboration, the creators of Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? reunite to address the important topic of animal conservation. A Bald Eagle soars, a Spider Monkey swings, a Macaroni Penguin struts, and a Red Wolf sneaks through Bill Martin Jr's rhythmic text and Eric Carle's vibrant images, and all are watched over by our best hope for the future-a dreaming child.Panda Bear, Panda Bear, What Do You See? is a 2004 Bank Street - Best Children's Book of the Year.
Zen Shorts
By Muth, Jon J.
Jon J Muth, author of the best-selling book, THE THREE QUESTIONS, has crafted another profound and winning picture book."Michael," said Karl. "There's a really big bear in the backyard." This is how three children meet Stillwater, a giant panda who moves into the neighborhood and tells amazing tales. To Addy he tells a story about the value of material goods. To Michael he pushes the boundaries of good and bad. And to Karl he demonstrates what it means to hold on to frustration. With graceful art and simple stories that are filled with love and enlightenment, Jon Muth -- and Stillwater the bear -- present three ancient Zen tales that are sure to strike a chord in everyone they touch.
Zen Socks
By Muth, Jon J
On life's journey...kindness is the key. Leo and Molly love their new neighborhood. Most of all they love their friend Stillwater. The three friends are quite a team! From Caldecott Honoree Jon J Muth comes a story about sharing, another about patience, and a third about compassion. With warmth and fun, they learn from one another in the most surprising ways....
Zen ties
By Muth, Jon J
When Stillwater the panda encourages Koo, Addy, Michael, and Karl to help a grouchy neighbor, their efforts are rewarded in unexpected ways.
Panda-monium!
By Platt, Cynthia
What does a Panda do when his tummy rumbles He looks for crunchy munchy bamboo But Beckett doesnt notice the two pandas behind him and the growing numbers who follow him as he leads them on a search for crunchy munchy bamboo And lots of hungry pandas can lead to only one thing Panda-Monium This bouncy rhyming read-aloud offers an entertaining lesson in counting
Mrs. Harkness and the Panda
By Potter, Alicia
In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had.But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try.So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute."With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
Amanda Panda and the Bigger, Better Birthday
By Ransom, Candice F
In the hilarious follow-up to Amanda Panda Quits Kindergarten, strong, sassy, and funny Amanda Panda is having a birthday crisis!Amanda Panda's birthday is tomorrow. She'll be the first kid in her class to turn six! But when she gets to the bus stop, her best friend/worst enemy Bitsy announces that today is HER birthday! And her party is planned for Saturday, the same day as Amanda's! Birthday dreams ruined, Amanda's can't keep her temper in check at school. By recess, it looks like Amanda's birthday plans - and her friendship with Bitsy - is over. But when the girls stop arguing long enough to listen to each other, they come up wtih a birthday plan that is TWICE the fun. Young children will learn about sharing, compromise, and conflict resolution, all the while laughing along with Amanda and Bitsy in this adorable, school-based story from a new favorite character.
Chee-Kee
By Rim, Sujean
Will Chee-Kee ever fit in? The Loo family has traveled very far to start a new life. For little Chee-Kee Loo, everything is strange--he looks and feels so different. But when some bears find themselves in a jam, Chee-Kee might be just the right panda to save the day. In this heartfelt and lovable story, meet Chee-Kee the panda, a one-of-a-kind in all the best ways.
Panda Kindergarten
By Ryder, Joanne
Follow a day in the life of the panda cubs at China Conservation and Research Center for the Giant Panda at the Wolong Nature Preserve, the largest research facility for giant pandas in China. Cubs are raised together in a protected setting - dubbed panda kindergarten - where they grow strong and learn skills that will help prepare them to be released into the wild when they are older. With spare text by veteran nonfiction writer Joanne Ryder and irresistible full-color photographs by Katherine Feng, whose work has appeared in National Geographic, Panda Kindergarten will delight young readers as they learn more about these amazing creatures.Supports the Common Core State Standards
Chengdu Could Not, Would Not, Fall Asleep
By Saltzberg, Barney
High in his tree a young panda named Chengdu lies awake, even though everyone around him is quietly sleeping. He tosses and he turns. He scrunches and he squirms, until he finally finds the perfect spot.
The Panda Problem
By Underwood, Deborah
The critically adored, New York Times bestselling Deborah Underwood delights with a hilariously meta celebration of storytelling out of control.Every story needs a problem.But Panda doesn't have a problem.Unless . . . Panda is the problem.The New York Times bestselling author of Here Comes the Easter Cat and The Quiet Book loses control of the narrative in the funniest, most exuberant, most kid-delighting way in this adventurous ode to what makes a story--and what makes a story great.
Nonfiction
Giant Pandas
By Gibbons, Gail
An introduction to the physical characteristics, behavior, life cycle, and habitat of these endangered animals.
Giant Pandas
By Schuetz, Kari
Giant pandas are large bears that love to eat bamboo. Only found in small numbers in China, they are considered endangered animals. In this book, young readers will learn about the look, diet, and habits of these rare black and white bears.
Camp Panda
By Thimmesh, Catherine
From the Sibert medal winning author of TEAM MOON and the bestselling GIRLS THINK OF EVERYTHING comes a riveting, timely account of panda conservation efforts in China, perfect for budding environmentalists and activists.Roughly a thousand years ago, an estimated 23,000 pandas roamed wild and free through their native China. But within the past forty years, more than fifty percent of the panda's already shrinking habitat has been destroyed by humans, leaving the beautiful and beloved giant panda vulnerable to extinction. Despite the seemingly insurmountable odds - poaching, habitat destruction, pollution, human overpopulation, and global climate change - the panda is making a comeback. How? By humans teaching baby pandas how to be wild and stay wild.