This Librarian's Quick Picks: Panda Pants

Panda Pants
by Jacqueline Davies
illustrated by Sydney Hanson
Knopf, 2016
Picture book

Summary:
Witness a hilarious battle of wills in which a young panda tries to convince his father that pants make perfect sense.

Why You'll Love It:

• The warm-hued, soft-textured illustrations with sweet, adorable animals only add to this touching story.
• Pairs perfectly with Paul Schmid's A Pet for Petunia for two delightfully funny tales that would be perfect for teaching persuasive writing.
• Hanson has a knack for drawing ridiculously cute, expressive animals, and she does so here, with the facial expressions reflecting the dialogue wonderfully.

Who Should Read It:
Great for PreK-2nd graders.

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• Thunder Boy Jr. by Sherman Alexie
• Puddle by Hyewon Yum
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