Ryder, Joanne. Little Panda: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo. New York : Aladdin Paperbacks, 2001.
Plot: A record of the first year of one of the United State's first baby pandas. The birth of Hua Mei, Chinese for "Splendid Beauty" or "China - USA," was highly celebrated in the United States. She also provided a rare opportunity to observe the growth and behaviors of baby pandas.
Genre: Animals, Picture Books
Reading Level: Grades 1-4
Similar Titles: San Diego Animal Library series, Into the Sea
Personal Thoughts: A cute picture book highlighting a baby animal. Hua Mei's growth is documented through brief text and attractive photographs. Mature readers will likely enjoy the information-laden captions more than the book's "story," making the title useful for multiple reading levels.
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