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Little Panda

The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo

by Joanne Ryder

Reading Level 4-5 Gentle (Lvl 1) Ages 5-8

The text is written at a 4th grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.

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About This Book

Follow the delightful journey of Hua Mei, a giant panda cub who captivates with her playful spirit and adventurous nature. From a tiny newborn to a curious explorer, her first year at the San Diego Zoo reveals the challenges and wonders of being an endangered panda. Filled with captivating photos, this story invites young readers to learn about wildlife and conservation through Hua Mei's charming eyes.

Representation & Themes

AnimalsEndangered SpeciesConservationFamilyJuvenile Nonfiction

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Content Intensity

Level 1 — Gentle
Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense

No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.

Data confidence: standard

Details

ISBN
0689843100
Pages
32
Publisher
Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers
Published
March 1, 2001
Type
Nonfiction
Word Count
981

Genres

Juvenile Fiction

Subjects

Juvenile NonfictionPandasEndangered speciesChildren's 4-8 - PicturebooksChildren's Books/Ages 4-8 NonfictionNature - Environmental Conservation & ProtectionChildren: Grades 1-2Juvenile literatureHua Mei (Panda)Animals - ZoosScience & Nature - Environmental Conservation & ProtectionJuvenile Fiction / Animals / MammalsAnimals - BearsGiant pandaInfancyJuvenile fictionSan Diego ZooAnecdotesAnimals, juvenile literature