Pangolina

Who can resist a book about an endangered animal by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall? -- Booklist, STARRED Thoughtfully taps our natural capacity for empathy and kindness in caring for all creatures and our planet. -- Kirkus Reviews, STARRED Fascinating....Young listeners and readers will adore Pangolina....Pangolina herself seems practically cuddly due to the exquisite artwork from illustrator Daishu Ma.....Teachers, students and librarians will fall in love with Pangolina. Everyone will want to add this title to their collection. Highly Recommended. -- School Library Connections Excellent / Starred. Would make a nice readaloud for a unit on animals as many people have not even heard of pangolins or their plight. Any child between the ages of six and ten might enjoy this book. -- Youth Services Book Review Primatologist Goodall protests the endangered species trade with the story of Pangolina, a wide-eyed, thoughtful pangolin....telling 'more and more children about the animals of China.' Illustrator Ma creates simple, engaging creatures with huge eyes that are full of feeling....includes information about this endangered species and steps to fight the trade. -- Publishers Weekly A celebration of naturalists, authored by the one and only Jane Goodall! .... a heartwarming and gripping story of friendship and conservation.....Goodall includes detailed notes at the end of the book so children can learn all about the pangolin and how to protect it. - The Silvan Reverie Powerful, true, age-appropriate.... tells a sad, tragic story about what happens in certain parts of the world to wildlife... in a way that's age-appropriate, without watering down the content or making it unrealistic. The story could ... lead to questions about morality, animal care, or cultural differences. - Daddy Mojo