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How This Book Got Red
In this clever picture book tale about the power of representation, a red panda decides to write her own story when she realizes that none of the other panda books include pandas that look like her.
When Red discovers a new book about pandas, she can't wait to read it! Except it's about only one kind of panda, and red pandas are completely left out. Red never gets to read stories about pandas like herself! So she decides to take matters into her own paws and write her own book.
But when Red looks around, it seems like the only kind of pandas the world cares about are the black and white kind. Will anyone want to read about red pandas? It's up to Red to finish her story and share it with the world!
When Red discovers a new book about pandas, she can't wait to read it! Except it's about only one kind of panda, and red pandas are completely left out. Red never gets to read stories about pandas like herself! So she decides to take matters into her own paws and write her own book.
But when Red looks around, it seems like the only kind of pandas the world cares about are the black and white kind. Will anyone want to read about red pandas? It's up to Red to finish her story and share it with the world!
40 pages, Hardcover
First published October 1, 2023
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May 27, 2023
Published: 10/01/23
Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky for accepting my request to read and review How This Book Got Red.
An enjoyable read with illustrations that are appealing visually to both children and adults. Graphics are whimsical and colored appropriately, not cartoonish, making this good for some quality fun reading time as well as a couple teaching opportunities. The first being there are different breeds of pandas. Secondly, if you can't find what you want, make it happen yourself. Thirdly, life is better with a friend and this book provides the various ways to be a good friend as well the need for one.
Overall, a book I would gift, and enjoyed. This is a nice babysitter book.
Thank you NetGalley and SOURCEBOOKS Kids, Sourcebooks Jabberwocky for accepting my request to read and review How This Book Got Red.
An enjoyable read with illustrations that are appealing visually to both children and adults. Graphics are whimsical and colored appropriately, not cartoonish, making this good for some quality fun reading time as well as a couple teaching opportunities. The first being there are different breeds of pandas. Secondly, if you can't find what you want, make it happen yourself. Thirdly, life is better with a friend and this book provides the various ways to be a good friend as well the need for one.
Overall, a book I would gift, and enjoyed. This is a nice babysitter book.
October 12, 2023
Everyone wants to feel like they are included, appreciated. Maybe it takes a child to help this process along!
I received this from GoodReads First Reads
I received this from GoodReads First Reads
November 23, 2023
Representation matters. This a cute way to illustrate the point to children, but I just wanted them to use an animal that has more than two species, or included other animals in the conversation.
October 31, 2023
Netgalley Arc
This would be a great read aloud for a classroom, and then you can get the students to write a short story about whatever they think has been left out. The illustrations are wonderful. The book has a happy ending and also shows that there are such things are Red pandas!
This would be a great read aloud for a classroom, and then you can get the students to write a short story about whatever they think has been left out. The illustrations are wonderful. The book has a happy ending and also shows that there are such things are Red pandas!
February 8, 2024
None of the panda books are ever about red pandas! Red is going to do something about that. When there isn’t a book out there that you want to read or if you don’t find yourself in a book, take Red’s advice and write your own book. This is a clever book, perfect for Pre-K and K.
June 10, 2023
Forša grāmatiņa par reprezentāciju - vai redzam sevi grāmatās un filmās? Vai redzam varoņus ar mūsu priekiem un bēdām? Ļoti jauks lasāmais.
October 13, 2023
Sweet story with cute illustrations. Maybe a bit…pedantic? But it could encourage budding writers.
May 24, 2024
4 - 8 years
Great book on why representation is so important.
Great book on why representation is so important.
June 20, 2024
Cute allegorical story about the importance of representation in books.
Red, a red panda, is frustrated when she can’t find a book about herself - only the black and white pandas. So she sets out to write one herself. The book resonates with other red pandas who also never see themselves in books.
It was cute and the author is writing from personal experience. I wonder if a kid would understand the intention if you didn’t explain it to them.
Red, a red panda, is frustrated when she can’t find a book about herself - only the black and white pandas. So she sets out to write one herself. The book resonates with other red pandas who also never see themselves in books.
It was cute and the author is writing from personal experience. I wonder if a kid would understand the intention if you didn’t explain it to them.
December 17, 2023
My new favorite book for themes about inclusion, representation, and community!
October 9, 2023
This punny title had me from the word go! Then you open it to find an adorable pair of panda friends. Red panda doesn’t see himself in ANY panda books and goes about trying to change that. Of course, that’s the thing about something missing—you don’t always know it’s missing until someone points it out. Then you realize how much richer life is when your view is expanded. This is done in such a smart way. Everyone wants to see their story represented. Such a lovely book with adorable illustrations. A perfect addition to any library!
August 2, 2023
I don't think there is a word to describe just how much I LOVE this book.
Red, a red panda, confides in her best friend Gee, a Giant Panda, that she feels sad that all the books in stores are about black and white pandas and none are about her. She starts to write her own red panda book then gets discouraged and throws it away. When some of her red panda friends find the discarded book they celebrate how awesome it is but are sad it is unfinished. Red realizes that people do want to read her book and that there is a need for books about pandas like her out there! She finishes her book and places it in a little free library for all to read!
It is my hope that children may relate to the fact that they don't often see themselves reflected in books. Beyond this, it is a cute story, with neat illustrations. There is a bit of a graphic novel feel, which for young readers who may not be familiar with GNs, may need a bit of preteaching/explaining how speech bubbles and navigating the page works. There are a few funny moments, especially when Red gets really mad, and some expressive text like "WHAT?" written in large letters taking up a large portion of the page, which I think will intrigue readers and encourage expressive reading when reading aloud. The font is a good size and is fairly decodable. There are some pages where the black font is over coloured backgrounds which may make it a bit difficult for some readers, but most would be fine, and most of the pages have black font on white or cream backgrounds.
In my classroom I could see doing an activity where the kids write books about themselves or "kids like me" or maybe even other things that they just can't find books about. I also think there could be lots of great conversations about own voices books and how authors can tell stories and share their own perspectives, like Red was able to do with her book.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
Red, a red panda, confides in her best friend Gee, a Giant Panda, that she feels sad that all the books in stores are about black and white pandas and none are about her. She starts to write her own red panda book then gets discouraged and throws it away. When some of her red panda friends find the discarded book they celebrate how awesome it is but are sad it is unfinished. Red realizes that people do want to read her book and that there is a need for books about pandas like her out there! She finishes her book and places it in a little free library for all to read!
It is my hope that children may relate to the fact that they don't often see themselves reflected in books. Beyond this, it is a cute story, with neat illustrations. There is a bit of a graphic novel feel, which for young readers who may not be familiar with GNs, may need a bit of preteaching/explaining how speech bubbles and navigating the page works. There are a few funny moments, especially when Red gets really mad, and some expressive text like "WHAT?" written in large letters taking up a large portion of the page, which I think will intrigue readers and encourage expressive reading when reading aloud. The font is a good size and is fairly decodable. There are some pages where the black font is over coloured backgrounds which may make it a bit difficult for some readers, but most would be fine, and most of the pages have black font on white or cream backgrounds.
In my classroom I could see doing an activity where the kids write books about themselves or "kids like me" or maybe even other things that they just can't find books about. I also think there could be lots of great conversations about own voices books and how authors can tell stories and share their own perspectives, like Red was able to do with her book.
Thanks to Netgalley and the publisher for giving me the chance to read and review this book!
September 25, 2023
I received this book from Netgalley/the publisher in exchange of an honest review.
I just couldn’t resist this superadorable book when I spied it on Netgalley! A book about red pandas? About pandas? And also about a red panda who just wants a book about themselves! Cute!
In this book we meet two friends, Red and Gee. Red is a Red Panda (no surprise there) and Gee is a Giant Panda! They are the best of friends and are both eager to dive into a book about pandas. But what is this??? There is ZERO mention of red pandas???? Of course Red takes offense (which I found at first a bit over the top until we saw that the world was very much based on being a Giant Panda and then I could very much understand) and decides to write her own book about Red Pandas! I love her dedication and I also liked that she didn’t just BOOM wrote a book and done, no we see that she is trying her best to make it as good as possible and goes through some bumps along the way (one that includes if anyone would be interested).
I was so proud of Red and how she kept going and I loved that Gee was there to motivate her and be emotional support. So sweet!
And the ending was just wonderful, it made me very happy to see that Red managed to change their world and make it more inclusive.
A big bonus is the pages about the Red Pandas (with adorable illustrations) that are located at the start and the end of the book. I was so happy that we got to see Red’s work!
All in all, an adorable and fun book about inclusivity, about having to step up to make something happen, about friendship, and there are some gorgeous illustrations to make the story come to life even more. I would recommend it~
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
I just couldn’t resist this superadorable book when I spied it on Netgalley! A book about red pandas? About pandas? And also about a red panda who just wants a book about themselves! Cute!
In this book we meet two friends, Red and Gee. Red is a Red Panda (no surprise there) and Gee is a Giant Panda! They are the best of friends and are both eager to dive into a book about pandas. But what is this??? There is ZERO mention of red pandas???? Of course Red takes offense (which I found at first a bit over the top until we saw that the world was very much based on being a Giant Panda and then I could very much understand) and decides to write her own book about Red Pandas! I love her dedication and I also liked that she didn’t just BOOM wrote a book and done, no we see that she is trying her best to make it as good as possible and goes through some bumps along the way (one that includes if anyone would be interested).
I was so proud of Red and how she kept going and I loved that Gee was there to motivate her and be emotional support. So sweet!
And the ending was just wonderful, it made me very happy to see that Red managed to change their world and make it more inclusive.
A big bonus is the pages about the Red Pandas (with adorable illustrations) that are located at the start and the end of the book. I was so happy that we got to see Red’s work!
All in all, an adorable and fun book about inclusivity, about having to step up to make something happen, about friendship, and there are some gorgeous illustrations to make the story come to life even more. I would recommend it~
Review first posted at https://twirlingbookprincess.com/
August 14, 2023
Red and Gee are pals and enjoy doing panda things together, but when they read a book about pandas they make a terrible discovery. There are no red pandas in the book!
So Red sets out to write her own book, where she and other red pandas can see themselves. It is hard and frustrating and it doesn't seem good enough. But when others discover her abandoned manuscript, they clamor for it to be finished. Maybe the world is ready for red panda representation after all.
The illustrations capture all of Red's many moods and Gee's friendly support. Everyone needs a pal who will take them out for bamboo bubble tea when they are having a bad day. And if you can also find a friend to illustrate your book for you, bonus!
End pages share red panda facts such as "We hang out in treetops to sunbathe and hide from snow leopards." and "We do a wiggle dance to mark our turf."
This book addresses lack of representation in a kid-friendly way, making it a good title to use in a lesson on how book publishing has tried in recent years to do a better job of including all groups. But for younger readers who love the movie "Turning Red," this will satisfy their red panda cravings in a delightful way.
I read an advance copy provided by the publisher for review purposes.
So Red sets out to write her own book, where she and other red pandas can see themselves. It is hard and frustrating and it doesn't seem good enough. But when others discover her abandoned manuscript, they clamor for it to be finished. Maybe the world is ready for red panda representation after all.
The illustrations capture all of Red's many moods and Gee's friendly support. Everyone needs a pal who will take them out for bamboo bubble tea when they are having a bad day. And if you can also find a friend to illustrate your book for you, bonus!
End pages share red panda facts such as "We hang out in treetops to sunbathe and hide from snow leopards." and "We do a wiggle dance to mark our turf."
This book addresses lack of representation in a kid-friendly way, making it a good title to use in a lesson on how book publishing has tried in recent years to do a better job of including all groups. But for younger readers who love the movie "Turning Red," this will satisfy their red panda cravings in a delightful way.
I read an advance copy provided by the publisher for review purposes.
June 6, 2023
I could not love this book any more! This book is about representation and told in an incredibly cute way with different pandas. This is a book I will recommend to everyone.
July 1, 2025
This is a super cute children's book about why representation in media matters. It was a fun read!
September 16, 2023
Red, a red panda, mourns how all the books for pandas somehow omit red pandas! With the encouragement of his giant panda friend Gee, Red writes his own book about red pandas. The adorable picture book How This Book Got Red by Margaret Chiu Greanias and pictures by Melissa Iwai (Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, October 2023) narrates the journey of why and how Red’s illustrated story came to be, and then it shows the confidence-building reactions of others in the red panda community when they see themselves in the book!
With adorable watercolor and pencil illustration, How This Book Got Red delights the readers with the depictions of both red pandas and giant pandas. Red’s emotions rise and fall as his confidence in his illustrated story ebbs and flows. Readers can all relate to feeling nervous about creating something and putting it out in the world. When another red panda finds his book and reads it, the previously ignored red panda community shares their excitement and cheers for Red’s creativity and confidence.
To the discerning reader, the underlying analogy becomes evident: much like marginalized communities that have been historically absent from children’s literature, in this story red pandas have lacked representation in this fictionalized “panda” community. So, when a book appears that celebrates their uniqueness, that group wholeheartedly celebrates this long-awaited validation. Kids mostly likely won’t get the subtleties of this message, yet they will undoubtedly enjoy reading about red pandas along with their giant panda friends, for once!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance review copy of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
With adorable watercolor and pencil illustration, How This Book Got Red delights the readers with the depictions of both red pandas and giant pandas. Red’s emotions rise and fall as his confidence in his illustrated story ebbs and flows. Readers can all relate to feeling nervous about creating something and putting it out in the world. When another red panda finds his book and reads it, the previously ignored red panda community shares their excitement and cheers for Red’s creativity and confidence.
To the discerning reader, the underlying analogy becomes evident: much like marginalized communities that have been historically absent from children’s literature, in this story red pandas have lacked representation in this fictionalized “panda” community. So, when a book appears that celebrates their uniqueness, that group wholeheartedly celebrates this long-awaited validation. Kids mostly likely won’t get the subtleties of this message, yet they will undoubtedly enjoy reading about red pandas along with their giant panda friends, for once!
I voluntarily read and reviewed an advance review copy of this book provided by the publisher via NetGalley. All thoughts and opinions are my own.
September 30, 2023
There's more than one kind of panda, you know! Wait - you didn't know? Well - there is. Today I learned that Giant Pandas - the adorable black and white ones that you immediately think of when you hear the word "panda" - are actually named after the equally adorable Red Pandas! This book is about Red and Gee. They are very good friends - Red is a Red Panda and Gee is a giant panda (the black and white kind). They find a book about pandas at the library and hurry home to read it but... Red is shocked and disappointed to discover that the book does not even mention Red Pandas! So she decides to write her own. But she becomes discouraged - when she and Gee walk into town, she is overwhelmed by only seeing Giant Panda books and merchandise everywhere. So she throws her book away. Gee tries to cheer her up but nothing works until -- she sees other pandas reading her book! And they ask her to finish it. And soon there are more books about Red Pandas. Still not as many as there are about Giant Pandas, though...
Which is really the point of the book. I learned lots of things about Red Pandas that I did not know which reinforced the fact that we need inclusive books. Books that tell us all about every type of person. And that reflect different people - not just one sort. So the book teaches a valuable lesson on the importance of being able to find books where you can see yourself - and learn about other people, also. And it does it in a fun and educational way. I promise you will learn new things about red pandas! And gain a bit of empathy along the way.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this wonderful book! And I love the clever title.
Which is really the point of the book. I learned lots of things about Red Pandas that I did not know which reinforced the fact that we need inclusive books. Books that tell us all about every type of person. And that reflect different people - not just one sort. So the book teaches a valuable lesson on the importance of being able to find books where you can see yourself - and learn about other people, also. And it does it in a fun and educational way. I promise you will learn new things about red pandas! And gain a bit of empathy along the way.
Thank you to Net Galley and the publisher for an e-ARC of this wonderful book! And I love the clever title.
April 22, 2023
Evening up the historical score just a wee bit, this very charming picture book's protagonist is Red, a lesser-known red panda, with secondary sidekick status (for a change) given to her giant panda pal, Gee. After the friends paw through book after library book about giant pandas with none about red ones to be found, Red feels the urge to set the record straight about her own amazing species to the world as her own picture-book writing, fact elucidation, and illustrating talents start to flow; but to all appearances, it's a David-versus-Goliath battle once she's ready to launch her little book out into the big, wide [giant] panda-crazy world. For anyone who has ever felt forgotten or invalidated or "other," Red's serendipitous turnaround to fame and respect by story's end will delight and inspire, and Gee's steadfast encouragement throughout is friendship with a capital "F." Hooray for red pandas (or lesser bears, firefoxes, or cat-bears: whichever sobriquet--explained herein--you prefer)!
September 5, 2024
HOW THIS BOOK GOT RED deals with so many themes – seeing yourself in a book, friendship, support, the challenge of the creative process, and persevering towards a goal – all in a way that is very kid-friendly. The two panda characters, Gee (the giant panda) and Red (the red panda), are adorably illustrated, and kids will especially relate to Red’s frustration of not seeing Red pandas in books and to Red’s determination to change that. In this era of book banning, this book serves as a necessary reminder that kids need to see themselves represented in books. It’s a thrill for a child to find a mirror when they pick up a book, and there’s no better way to get a child reading than to give them this opportunity to identify with the characters and topics. This book deals lightly and deftly with the hefty topic of representation and offers an important conversation starter in homes and classrooms. Adorable, relatable characters, fun illustrations, and word play (especially in the clever title) make this educational book also a joy to read.
April 23, 2023
Margaret Greanias’ picture book is designed to be read on two levels-superficially and metaphorically. Elementary students will enjoy reading the sweet story of Giant Panda and Red Panda friends trying to figure out why there aren’t any books with Red Pandas in them and Red’s attempt to write a book featuring his species. But underneath the simple story is the very real battle in publishing and librarianship to represent all people in books that are on the shelves. Every person deserves to see themselves in books and, unfortunately, on some bookshelves, all the main characters look very similar but when we look at those around us, it is clear that we are all very different. Older elementary students could be guided to see the deeper meaning and those even older could be challenged to debate and discuss the metaphor. Watercolor/colored pencil/digital illustrations by Melissa Iwai are perfect and augment the text beautifully.
Thanks for the preview arc, Sourcebooks!
Thanks for the preview arc, Sourcebooks!
July 1, 2023
This cute picture book is about a panda and a red panda who like to read together. The red panda feels discouraged about almost never seeing herself in panda books, so she decides to write a book about red pandas, and her friend supports her through self-doubt, criticism, and the winding path to success.
This book is a very obvious metaphor for #OwnVoice writers, but even though it's extremely predictable and unsubtle from an adult perspective, there's nothing unpleasantly preachy about it. Most kids won't know anything about #OwnVoices social commentary, so the story will feel fresh to them, and it can inspire them to write their own stories. They will also like the cute characters, especially if they like pandas.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
This book is a very obvious metaphor for #OwnVoice writers, but even though it's extremely predictable and unsubtle from an adult perspective, there's nothing unpleasantly preachy about it. Most kids won't know anything about #OwnVoices social commentary, so the story will feel fresh to them, and it can inspire them to write their own stories. They will also like the cute characters, especially if they like pandas.
I received a temporary digital copy through NetGalley in exchange for an honest review.
November 17, 2023
Pandas Red and Gee are looking through some books when they find one about pandas! Being pandas themselves, they're very excited to get back to their tree house to give it a read. As they go through the book, Red is disappointed to see that the book doesn't mention red pandas like her at all. She decides to take matters into her own hands and write a book that shows how amazing red pandas can be too!
The book uses very cute illustrations to tell a story about the importance of diversity. Once other pandas (both red pandas and black-and-white ones) see the book that Red has written, they are all excited. Red pandas are happy to have representation that they do not always get and the other pandas are thrilled to be able to learn about them as well. This book is a great way to teach the importance of having diverse characters and to open a dialogue with children about it.
The book uses very cute illustrations to tell a story about the importance of diversity. Once other pandas (both red pandas and black-and-white ones) see the book that Red has written, they are all excited. Red pandas are happy to have representation that they do not always get and the other pandas are thrilled to be able to learn about them as well. This book is a great way to teach the importance of having diverse characters and to open a dialogue with children about it.
September 16, 2024
HOW THIS BOOK GOT RED is a great story about representation–not just a generic overall representation of panadas, but something more specific. I love that the author intentionally focused on the giant pandas and the red pandas to make a clear and strong point that specificity matters too and that lumping all panadas into one category is not a true representation. Like how Asian representation matters, but having books about Chinese people or cultures does not equal representation for Koreans, Japanese, Taiwanese, Indonesians, etc... Red's emotions and autonomy is very relatable and Gee's kindness, acknowledgment, and empathy is so supportive as well. I adore their friendship! This book will be a great addition to any library, at home and at schools, it's a great conversational starter about representation and diversity
July 14, 2023
Friends Gee, a Giant Panda, and Red, a Red Panda, find the perfect “panda” book to read. Unfortunately, the information was all about “Giant Pandas” with no mention of “Red Panda”. Sad and angry, Red decides to write a book about Red Pandas, but as she begins, she notices all the books are about Giant Pandas. Red assumes that no one cares about Red Pandas and in her discouraged state, she tosses her book in the trash. Since this is a story about the need for everyone to be represented in books and pictures, the book doesn't stay in the trash. Plot does not drag and the theme is timely--we are all pandas (humans) but there are variations.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids, and Netgalley for the digital arc.
Thank you to Sourcebooks Jabberwocky, an imprint of Sourcebooks Kids, and Netgalley for the digital arc.
June 21, 2024
When Red (a red panda) can't find any red pandas in a book about pandas she decides to write one herself. Her friend Gee (a giant panda) tries to help the struggling writer, but Red becomes discouraged as she notices more and more that the entire world seems to revolve around giant pandas. She throws her story away, but later becomes inspired again when some other red pandas find the story and express that they've been looking for it all their lives. With Gee illustrating, Red continues her story and together they add it to the library. This book is the only picture book I can think of that articulates the idea of representation in books and it does so in a way that is fun and engaging for kids. The endpapers, as well as the text, include some fun facts about red pandas.
October 2, 2023
I received an electronic ARC from SOURCEBOOKS Kids through NetGalley.
Giant Panda, Gee, and Red Panda, Red are dear friends. They are excited to find a book about pandas and read it together. It was only about Giant Pandas so Red was not included. They discovered there weren't any books sharing about red pandas. Red starts to create one but gets discouraged at all the books on pandas like Gee. After tossing her work, he learns that others are thrilled to read it. They encourage her to finish it and it takes off with readers. I love the subtle message about inclusion for all species. The illustrations capture the message and offer additional details to support the text.
Giant Panda, Gee, and Red Panda, Red are dear friends. They are excited to find a book about pandas and read it together. It was only about Giant Pandas so Red was not included. They discovered there weren't any books sharing about red pandas. Red starts to create one but gets discouraged at all the books on pandas like Gee. After tossing her work, he learns that others are thrilled to read it. They encourage her to finish it and it takes off with readers. I love the subtle message about inclusion for all species. The illustrations capture the message and offer additional details to support the text.
October 24, 2023
A perfect book to help illustrate why diverse representation is important... both so people can see themselves and others can learn about people different from themselves. So, not only is this an adorable book but it also has a very important message!
I think this book could work well in an elementary school storytime or even a middle school one. With either age group, it could help spark some productive discussion. It could be a great time for kids to talk about books that have made them feel seen and, at least with the slightly older kids, you could also ask what book helped them to understand someone very different from themselves.
I think this book could work well in an elementary school storytime or even a middle school one. With either age group, it could help spark some productive discussion. It could be a great time for kids to talk about books that have made them feel seen and, at least with the slightly older kids, you could also ask what book helped them to understand someone very different from themselves.
November 26, 2023
I really admire how the author of HOW THIS BOOK GOT RED, Margaret Chiu Greanias, deftly used literary devices throughout, immersive and insightful dialogue, and entertaining wordplay, and how the illustrator Melissa Iwai created such a relatable, expressive, and endearing red panda MC surrounded by warmly supportive characters! I love how this picture book features lovable pandas of all kinds, and clearly presents why diverse representation matters in books and more, the power of observation, assumption, and support, taking action for what you (and others!) need, and how open-mindedness can make a life-changing difference. Such a stellar book, highly recommended!
December 3, 2023
An absolutely brilliant book about representation and seeing yourself in stories. Red and Gee, both pandas, are friends, but they discover that the only books about pandas are about giant pandas. There are no books about red pandas, and so Red decides to write one . . . but then despairs that no one will want to read it. I especially loved the part where another red panda exclaims, "I never knew how much I needed this book!" This story helps readers young and old understand what it means to see your own experience reflected in the pages of a book, and will inspire them to write their own stories.
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