Xander's Panda Party

Written by Linda Sue Park · Illustrated by Matt Phelan

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

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40 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· AD530L

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Bookroo's summary

Xander, the lone panda at the zoo, dreams of a grand panda party. But with no other pandas around, he invites all the bears. When Koala objects, claiming she's not a bear, Xander faces a dilemma. Should he expand the guest list to include all creatures? As Xander navigates the complexities of animal taxonomy, he learns that inclusivity might be the key to a successful celebration. Will his party become a joyous gathering of diverse animals, or will it fall apart? Join Xander on this delightful journey of friendship and discovery.

From the publisher

Xander’s plan to host a panda party falls through, since he is the only panda at the zoo, but when he extends the invitation to all the bears, complications ensue. Includes an author’s note about the international effort to save pandas from extinction.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 40
Words: 557
Reading age: 4–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: AD530L

Themes & topics

Books about parties Books about the zoo Books about bears Books about animals Books about holidays

What readers & critics say

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“Panda wants to have a party, but the guest list gets a little confusing! He learns about mammals, reptiles, and more as he tries to prepare for the perfect party. I love the illustrations in this book, and I like that it has some educational value about the animals while being very fun!”

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