Big Panda, Little Panda

by Joan Stimson, Meg Rutherford

After the arrival of his baby sister, Little Panda's mother begins to call him Big Panda, but it takes him a while to adjust to his new role.

Genres: Picture Books, Childrens, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1994

Reviews

[Kyle Hamlin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is a great sibling story where the panda has to realize that it isn't alone anymore and the only child. it shows the growth of taking responsibilities with a mother and the quality of the illustrations could improve, but other than that the story seemed to really feel important on the topic of siblings. This book would be great for a first grade classroom.

[Diane · Rating 3 out of 5]

After the arrival of his baby sister, Little Panda’s mother begins to call him Big Panda, but it takes him awhile to adjust to his new role.

[KaitandMaddie · Rating 4 out of 5]

We read it because pandas, but it would be great for a child getting a new sibling.

[Eva-Marie Nevarez · Rating 3 out of 5]

This will probably be great for helping a child adjust to a new baby. Little Panda has to adjust in this story to all of a sudden (to him it was suddenly) becoming Big Panda. He relishes helping his Mom and even with the help he gives his Mom is exhausted, much like any Mom, new or old, can relate.
Big Panda realizes that he isn't much liking being such a Big Panda so he trades spots with Little Panda. He sticks Little Panda in his big bed and squeezes in Little Panda's bed.
The ending is especially sweet. We both enjoyed the story, it's a fast one and even children who aren't getting a new baby sibling *just yet* will like it.

[Victoria Leininger-halpern · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is an adorable book about how becoming a big sibling can be a scary thing because you're not the only child anymore, but also how rewarding it can be to be able to bond with a new member of the family and also how precious quality time is with your parents. Told through the eyes of a young panda whose mother has a new baby, I found this book to be super relatable to any child how has younger siblings, or even perhaps has a new blended family. I think this book has important themes of change, acceptance, and maturity, along with a cute and appropriate story.

I highly recommend this book to children of all ages.

[Nicole · Rating 4 out of 5]

Great story about growing up & being an older sibling.

[Judy · Rating 2 out of 5]

This was a little too preachy. The Little Panda had to make way for the newest arrival, which meant now being a Big Panda and helping mom.

[Jennifer · Rating 3 out of 5]

This was a cute animal book for a child who's getting a little brother or sister.