If you cherished the rhythmic and engaging storytelling of Martin and Carle's previous works, then "Panda Bear, International Edition" might just capture your heart. It artfully combines a playful cadence with a serious topic, educating young readers about endangered species while keeping the learning process joyous with its vivid tissue paper collage illustrations. The intriguing names and rhythmic repetition invite participation, and its gentle conclusion holds a reassuring promise of conservation and awareness for little ones and grown-ups alike.

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Fans of Bill Martin Jr. and Eric Carle's Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? and Polar Bear, Polar Bear, What Do You Hear? will be delighted to see another title in this lilting call and response series. Much like their earlier picture books, Panda Bear features a string of fine feathered (and furry and scaly) friends watching over each other. In this book, however, all the animals are endangered, from a swinging spider monkey to a strutting macaroni penguin (kids will get a kick out of that name!) to a splashing sea lion. Carle's trademark tissue paper collages will be as familiar--and welcome--as the text ("Whooping Crane, Whooping Crane, what do you see?" "I see a black panther strolling by me."); young readers will quickly get the hang of the rhythm and join right in. The book concludes on a hopeful note, with a dreaming child seeing the ten featured animals "all wild and free--/ that's what I see!" Martin includes a note on endangered species that may spark concern and interest in older readers--our hope for these disappearing creatures. (Ages 3 to 8) --Emilie Coulter

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