My Panda Book

Children's Literature - Marilyn Courtot

One question is featured on each spread of this board book. The first one asks what the animal pictured is. The subsequent questions ask about the food, activities, and other characteristics of panda bears. The photographs are superb and are based on the panda family at the National Zoo, which is part of the Smithsonian. Young children will learn that pandas eat bamboo, enjoy playing with a ball, climbing tress, wrestling, and sleeping—just like kids do. This book is the first in a new series by HarperCollins in partnership with the Smithsonian Institution. Given this example, the series should be a big hit with parents and preschools.