Pi-Shu: The Little Panda

by John Butler

A heartwarming story about a small panda whose home is threatened by the encroachment of humans. On the slopes of Misty Mountain, a mother panda cuddles her baby. His name is Pi-shu, and when he was born he was no bigger than one of the patches around his mother s eyes. Pi-shu the little panda loves to explore the slopes of the mountain where he lives with his mother Fei-Fei. One day when Pi-shu ventures farther down the mountainside, he encounters people for the first time. They are clearing more and more trees from the forest. It is no longer safe to stay, so Pi-shu and Fei-Fei set out on an arduous journey across the mountains in search of a new home. John Butler s compelling words and his exquisite, lifelike paintings help young readers understand the joy and tenderness of giant panda families. A Panda Facts page at the end of the book invites readers to learn more about this endangered species.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Science

32 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2001

About the author

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writer and illustrator - lives in Kent, South East England.

Reviews

[Sheri · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautiful illustrations accompany this sweet story of Pi-shu, the little panda, and his mother, Fei-Fei. Young readers will learn about a panda’s habitat, which could then easily segue into an introduction to endangered species.

[Dolly · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a wonderful tale that depicts a mother panda caring for her baby, showing how pandas are raised. Embedded in the story is a cautionary tale of mankind's encroachment into their habitat, which is at least part of the reason why the panda is considered an endangered species. The illustrations are amazing - the detail is wonderful and the pandas looks so soft and fuzzy, you wish you could just hug them. Pi-shu is adorable, especially as a little panda baby...we all made "awwww...he's so cuuute" comments throughout the book.

[Kimberly · Rating 4 out of 5]

Beautifully illustrated and very sweet. Pi-shu lives an idyllic life with his mother, but humans are encroaching on their habitat.

[E & E’s Mama · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elliot adored this sweet book about a baby panda and his mama on the slopes of China’s Misty Mountain. John Butler’s animal illustrations are always masterful and they were especially beautiful with the lush forest and mountain setting.


*library book. Read at 22 months

[Courtney]

2002. Concept 12. Good for read aloud or in conjunction with "I want to save a panda" book or during endangered species unit. About a panda cub growing up and him experiences human encroachment.

[Miss Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

the first few months of a young panda's life with his mother and their journey to find a safe home are chronicled. Preschool and up

[Gina · Rating 5 out of 5]

Follow Pi-Shu (ancient Chinese name for "brave") as he grows to be a young panda under his mothers care. Realistic illustrations draw the reader in as Pi-Shu and his mother must leave there mountain home after humans begin to destroy their habitat. Panda facts are included in the back of the book along with the contact information for the World Wildlife Fund for readers who want to help conserve and protect the giant panda.

[Becca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Topics : pandas, mother-child relationships
Characters : panda mother and her child Pi-Shu
Classroom relevance : cute story
Grade level(s) : kindergarten+

A cute story about a baby panda and its mother, beautiful illustrations

[Heather Richard · Rating 4 out of 5]

Gorgeous illustrations...

[Chelsea · Rating 4 out of 5]

Sweet story of a mom and baby panda.