
By Tory Christie, Luciana Navarro Powell (Illustrator)
A panda's journey reveals Earth's vastness from forest to space.
In a Chinese forest, a baby panda munches bamboo, unaware of his place in the world. As the view expands from his bamboo grove to bustling cities and beyond, discover Earth's vastness through his eyes. This journey from local to global invites young readers to explore geography and ponder their own place on the planet. With each turn of the page, the panda's world grows, offering a poetic glimpse into the interconnectedness of nature and humanity. Where will this journey lead, and what will the panda find at the edge of the universe?
In the middle of a Chinese forest, a little round panda munches on bamboo. Where is his place on the big, blue Earth? Starting with a baby panda in a bamboo forest, this richly illustrated poem illuminates a unique geographical perspective, showcasing China’s environment. Take in ever-widening views from forest to terraced farms to village and city, country, continent, ocean, and finally the planet in space. Endsheets include a map of Asia labeling places shown. Perfect for inspiring young minds to think big, this picture book also supports C3 standards for geography related to maps, culture, and environment.
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