Books About Panda Bears · 100 titles considered

The Best Panda Bears Books for Kids

By the Bookroo Editors

Looking for excellent children's books about panda bears? This collection brings together Bookroo's highest-rated and most useful picks in one place.

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Panda Kisses
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Our 10 Favorite Books About Panda Bears

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Picture Book · Ages 4–6 · 2008

Panda Kisses

By Alyssa Satin Capucilli, Kay Widdowson (Illustrator)

A baby panda searches for the perfect kiss, discovering it might be closer than he thinks.

32 pages· 105 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
3.6/5 Goodreads · 116 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2013

Xander's Panda Party

By Linda Sue Park, Matt Phelan (Illustrator)

A panda's party plans unravel when he realizes he's the only panda. Can he invite everyone instead?

40 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
5.8/7 Bookroo experts·4.1/5 Goodreads · 1,526 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2019

The Perfect Sofa

Can Penguin and Panda find the perfect sofa, or is it closer than they think?

32 pages· 77 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud
5.6/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 83 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2014

Goldy Luck and the Three Pandas

By Natasha Yim, Grace Zong (Illustrator)

A young girl visits her neighbors on Chinese New Year and causes chaos in their home, leading to a series of unfortunate events and a lesson in responsibility and kindness.

32 pages· 1,050 words· Est. 9 min read-aloud
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.9/5 Goodreads · 1,092 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 3–6 · 2014

Chu's First Day of School

Chu's first school day brings nerves and a big sneeze. What will happen?

36 pages
5.5/7 Bookroo experts·3.8/5 Goodreads · 1,924 ratings
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Board Book · Ages 0–3 · 2015

Pom Pom Panda Gets the Grumps

A grumpy panda's bad day spirals when he pushes friends away. Can he turn it around?

30 pages
5.3/7 Bookroo experts·3.7/5 Goodreads · 391 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 1991

Dinner at the Panda Palace

Can Panda find space for one more guest in a packed restaurant?

32 pages· 488 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
4.3/5 Goodreads · 329 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 8–12 · 2017

Panda-monium

By Stuart Gibbs · Book #4 in the FunJungle series

A giant panda vanishes, and a young sleuth must solve the mystery to protect his girlfriend.

384 pages· 71,907 words· Est. 10 hour read
4.5/5 Goodreads · 5,422 ratings
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Chapter Book · Ages 7–9 · 2012

Pandas and Other Endangered Species

The book explores the lives of endangered species, including giant pandas, and the efforts of conservationists to protect them.

118 pages· 6,575 words· Est. 1 hour read
4.3/5 Goodreads · 398 ratings
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2008

Zen Ties

A panda and friends help a grouchy neighbor, discovering unexpected rewards.

40 pages· 982 words· Est. 8 min read-aloud
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,322 ratings
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Panda Bears Board Books for Babies & Toddlers

Sturdy, inviting books about panda bears for the youngest readers and listeners.

Thank You, God, for Mommy

Ages 2–5 · 2011

A little panda thanks God for the love and care of his mommy.

Chu's Day at the Beach

Ages 2–5 · 2015

What chaos ensues when a sneezing panda visits the beach?

Noodle Loves to Cuddle

Ages 2–3 · 2011

Explore bedtime fun with Noodle the panda.

Never Touch a Panda!

Ages 0–3 · 2020

Discover the fun of sporty pandas with bumpy textures and silly rhymes.

Baby Red Panda

Ages 0–3

Join Baby Red Panda on a playful, interactive day in the treetops.

Panda Panda Feelings
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Panda Panda Feelings

Ages 1–4 · 2019

Twin pandas explore feelings and self-expression.

Baby Touch and Feel Panda
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Baby Touch and Feel Panda

Ages 0–3 · 2021

Explore textures and shapes with pandas in a touch-and-feel adventure for little hands.

Little Panda
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Little Panda

Ages 3–5 · 2019

Little Panda explores the jungle, with mama always nearby.

Five Hungry Pandas!

Ages 2–4 · 2014

Hungry pandas munch bamboo as kids learn to count to five.

Night Night, Valentine

Ages 0–4 · 2020

A panda family celebrates Valentine's Day with love-filled bedtime rituals.

Playdate for Panda

Ages 2–4 · 2016

Panda's first play date with Fox leads to unexpected fun and friendship.

DreamWorks Kung Fu Panda

Ages 2–5 · 2017

A panda's destiny unfolds as he trains to become the Dragon Warrior.

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Panda Bears Picture Books

Illustrated read-alouds about panda bears for preschool and elementary-age readers.

Addy's Cup of Sugar

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A girl seeks a cure for loss, discovering a universal truth.

Mindful Monkey, Happy Panda

Ages 4–8 · 2011

A restless Monkey learns mindfulness from a wise Panda.

When I Draw a Panda

Ages 4–8 · 2020

A girl's imperfect panda drawing springs to life, sparking creativity.

That's NOT How You Do It!

Ages 3–7 · 2017

Lucy meets Toshi, who does everything differently. Can she learn from him?

Please, Mr. Panda

Ages 3–5 · 2014

A panda offers doughnuts to various animals, but they are initially refused.

Zen Socks

Ages 4–8 · 2015

Three friends discover life's lessons through kindness and unexpected adventures.

Two Shy Pandas

Ages 7–9 · 2012

Two shy neighbors struggle to break the silence between them.

Panda & Polar Bear

Ages 3–5 · 2009

A polar bear's fall leads to an unexpected friendship with a panda. Can it last?

Graphic Nov.
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Poppy and Sam and the Search for Sleep

Ages 5–8 · 2020

Poppy can't sleep. Can her garden friends' advice help her hibernate?

I'll Wait, Mr. Panda
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I'll Wait, Mr. Panda

Ages 3–5 · 2016

A panda makes something special for a friend.

Ellie Makes a Friend

Ages 3–6 · 2020

An elephant questions her talent when a new panda artist arrives.

The Berenstain Bears' New Neighbors

Ages 3–7 · 1994

New neighbors challenge Bear family's views on acceptance.

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Panda Bears Chapter Books & Middle Grade

Longer stories about panda bears for developing and independent readers.

The Stolen Crystals

Ages 7–10 · 2012

A young princess discovers a magical crystal that helps her find a set of stolen jewels and rescue a panda cub.

A Perfect Time for Pandas

Ages 7–9 · 2012

Two siblings travel through time to find four objects to break a spell that has turned a penguin to stone

Pandas

Ages 6–8 · 2010

Discover the playful yet wild nature of pandas, the stars of zoos worldwide.

Mae the Panda Fairy
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Mae the Panda Fairy

Ages 7–10 · 2013

Can two girls stop a villain from kidnapping baby animals for his icy zoo?

Bad Panda

Ages 7–9 · 2021

A panda rebels against her cute image to become the zoo's fiercest creature.

The Panda Puzzle
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The Panda Puzzle

Ages 6–9 · 2001

A baby panda is kidnapped from a petting zoo and the main characters must solve the mystery before it's too late.

Mission: Panda Rescue

Ages 10–14 · 2016

Uncover the secrets of giant pandas and learn how to help save them.

Pandas

Ages 8–12 · 2019

Explore China's bamboo forests and uncover the secrets of giant pandas.

The Dark Sun

Ages 9–12 · 2023

A vision warns of a 'Dark Sun.' Can pandas unite before monkeys exploit their discord?

Pandas

Ages 6–21 · 1989

Discover the playful world of pandas and their surprising similarities to children.

Earthquake Escape

Ages 8–11 · 2009

A panda cub's survival hinges on a daring rescue after an earthquake.

The Lightning Path

Ages 8–12 · 2024

A fugitive seeks to clear his name while a hidden killer threatens the Bamboo Kingdom.

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