Book Review
Rainbow Panda is the 6th book in a cross-cultural series
called the Fujimini Adventure Series.
This is the only book I have read in the series so I can’t comment on
the others, but this book is a great resource for classroom and home to learn
about Chinese New Year and Asian culture in general.
The traditions and customs of Chinese New Year are introduced through
the character Rainbow Panda. The young panda wants so badly to be a hero. To
this end he devises a plan, knowingly ignoring the advice of Black Panda as
well as his hamster sidekicks, with predictably disastrous results. The basic lesson is taught in a straight
forward manner with a touch of humour and without being preachy. We learn that isn’t always easy to choose
between right and wrong and that we have to take responsibility for our
actions.
The book is divided into two parts; first the story and then a glossary describing
some aspects of Asian culture, tradition and values. This book is a great tool
for parents or educators, and more importantly, a relatable fun read for kids.
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