PICTURE BOOKS
Rim, Sujean

Chee-Kee: A Panda in Bearland

(3) K-3 When panda Chee-Kee and his parents move to Bearland, he's aware of being different. Ultimately, his unique talent with bamboo earns him his peers' respect. While it's an unsurprising resolution, the book--with its enticing mixed-media art--is a timely look at the immigrant experience. (Particularly noteworthy is Chee-Kee's mom's casual riposte to a child's insult: "Oh, thank you. You look funny, too! How lovely.")

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