Pandas' Earthquake Escape is a fictional story based on a real-life event. In real life, XiXi, a Giant panda did escape from the destroyed Wolong Panda Reserve when the 7.9 earthquake rocked Northern China on May 12, 2008. Author Phyllis Perry uses the adventures of a mother panda, LiLing, and her one year old cub, Tengfei, to teach children about earthquakes, animal survival, and to reinforce a mother's instinct to protect her child. After the quake, mother and cub run from the wreckage. Confused and afraid, they get lost! How will they survive outside their reserve? Will they find food? Will they find shelter? And will they safely endure the earthquake after-shocks?
There is something to be learned from every natural disaster, and LiLing and Tengfei give children an opportunity to see it through their eyes. With the help of Susan Detwiler's vivid illustrations, author Phyllis Perry uses a factual event to teach children about earthquakes and animal survival.
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Written by Phyllis J. Perry
Illustrated by Susan Detwiler |
32 pg, 11 x 8.5, ages 4-8, Lexile: AD 580
Hardcover ISBN: 9781607180715, $16.95
Paperback ISBN: 9781607180821, $8.95
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"This book would fit perfectly into a unit study of endangered animals as well as teaching children about animals when they are learning about emergency drills." -Live, Learn, Love
"It's a darling story, and illustrator Susan Detwiler's rich portrayal successfully brings the tale to life. With its giant panda fun facts and its historical earthquake dates, places and figures, "Pandas' Earthquake Escape" is a worthy addition to a classroom or home library."-Bettie Erikson
"Children will love the story of courageous Liling and her panda cub, Tengfei. There is a whole wealth of knowledge to be learned about pandas in this story, while also depicting an accurate portrayal of an actual earthquake and the impact it had on panda wildlife."-Katie's Literature Lounge
Author/Illustrator Info:
Phyllis J. Perry (Pandas' Earthquake Escape, Spring 2010) is the author of more than 70 books of poetry, fiction, and nonfiction for children and adults. Phyllis worked with the Boulder, Colorado, Valley Schools as a teacher, principal, curriculum specialist, and director of talented and gifted education before taking early retirement to write full time. She is active in a number of writing-related organizations. She is a member of the Colorado Authors' League and of the Rocky Mountain Chapter of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. She participates in the Colorado Council of the International Reading Association and lives in Boulder with her husband, David. They have two daughters and four grandchildren. For more information about Phyllis, visit:
http://www.phyllisjpery.com School Visit Info.
Susan Detwiler (Pandas' Earthquake Escape, Spring 2010, and One Wolf Howls) is the illustrator of several books for children including The First Teddy Bear and The Wonderful Bicycle Parade. She is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators. Her illustrations have appeared in the children's magazines, Highlights For Children and Ladybug. Susan's artwork has also been used for puzzles, games, and more than one hundred greeting cards. Books have always been a source of joy in her life, and as a child, she particularly loved books with beautiful illustrations. Susan lives in Maryland and received her education at the Maryland Institute College of Art in Baltimore. Visit Susan's website.
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