Wednesday, February 24, 2010
San Francisco Book Review of Panda and Polar Bear
When I read first few pages of Panda & Polar Bear, I thought of Stellaluna as well as Owen and Mzee. How sweet their friendships were, despite their differences. A baby polar bear met and befriended with a baby panda bear quite by accident after falling off the cliff from his cold and wintry world. He landed in a patch of soft, squidgy and brown mud that transformed his outer look to be like a panda bear.
Not knowing the difference, both Polar and Panda enjoyed each other’s company… climbing trees, playing hide-and-seek, and following the leader…until their tummies called for attention. Panda loved bamboo but Polar had to catch fish. Polar shared and explained his snowy and white world with Panda. The more he talked about it, the more he felt homesick. Like the best buddy, Panda helped Polar to get home whatever it took.
When we appreciate our differences and treasure our similarities, our worlds become richer, bigger and a more enjoyable place to live in. Panda & Polar Bear is a great book to read and learn the way of life. I won’t be surprised if it receives an award.
Reviewed by Sophie Masri
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Library Visit on Oct. 16, 2009
The event was held at the Savage Public Library and then again at the Elkridge Public Library. I read from both BE GENTLE WITH THE DOG, DEAR! and PANDA AND POLAR BEAR, and spoke about the process of publishing. After that I took challenges from the crowd to draw whatever they wanted me to. I drew T-rex but it turned out looking like Barney (Let us not forget that Barney is a T-rex).
Elementary Reading Specialist Symposium
Speaking at the Howard County Elementary Reading Specialist Conference on Oct. 12, 2009
Saturday, October 10, 2009
Book Signing at Hooray 4 Books in Alexandria, Virginia
On October 10, 2009, I visited Hooray for Books in Alexandria, Virginia.
I read PANDA AND POLAR BEAR and did some sketches and took questions. The store folks and visitors were so nice. I loved visiting Hooray for Books. I met girl named Min Joo, she was adopted from Korea. I was excited that God has blessed her with loving parents.
I read PANDA AND POLAR BEAR and did some sketches and took questions. The store folks and visitors were so nice. I loved visiting Hooray for Books. I met girl named Min Joo, she was adopted from Korea. I was excited that God has blessed her with loving parents.
Sunday, September 27, 2009
Baltimore Book Festival
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