Sasha and Malia, The Lost Giant Pandas
Josephine F. Quintana
Paperback
(Llumina Press, Aug. 31, 2016)
Venture through a Chinese bamboo forest with two Giant Pandas, baby Sasha and her mother Malia, who become separated during a deadly earthquake in Chengdu, Sichuan, China. Follow Sasha's search for her mother and a home in the nearby mountains where she encounters rare endangered Chinese critters who eventually lead her to Malia. With rhyming verse in English and Chinese, and lovely student artwork, these native creatures in this children's fictional, picture book are sure to delight young readers of all ages. Interesting facts about Giant Pandas, and how to help save these adorable, endangered creatures are also included to educate children about the importance of saving our wildlife. Enjoy the journey!