Pangolina

From legendary naturalist Jane Goodall, an absorbing fictional tale that will steal hearts and open minds about the plight of the pangolin, the only mammalian species with scales, and endangered by illegal trafficking.

After a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother, Pangolina ventures out alone into the forest to become an independent adult, helped along by wise, older animal companions, including a civet and a bat. But one day cruel hunters trap Pangolina, putting her into a cage along with her friends, and bring them to a market to be sold as wild game.

Pangolina is especially vulnerable, since her scales are prized by humans who believe they have curative powers. To the rescue comes a small girl who knows that pangolins are friendly fellow creatures who have feelings too, and who convinces her mother to buy Pangolina and set her free. Jane Goodall's many followers and all animal-loving children and adult picture book fans will be riveted by this suspenseful and heartwarming fictional story set in China and including an authoritative informational page about pangolins and suggestions for how to help fight animal trafficking.

"Who can resist a book about an endangered animal by renowned conservationist Jane Goodall?”

— Booklist, starred review

"Thoughtfully taps our natural capacity for empathy and kindness in caring for all creatures and our planet."

— Kirkus Reviews, starred review

"Fascinating….Young listeners and readers will adore Pangolina….Pangolina herself seems practically cuddly due to the exquisite artwork from illustrator Daishu Ma…..Teachers, students and librarians will fall in love with Pangolina. Everyone will want to add this title to their collection. Highly Recommended."

— School Library Connections

"Excellent. Would make a nice readaloud for a unit on animals as many people have not even heard of pangolins or their plight. Any child between the ages of six and ten might enjoy this book."

— Youth Services Book Review, starred review

"Children will respond strongly to this heartfelt appeal on behalf of a unique and rapidly disappearing wild creature.”

— School Library Journal

"Primatologist Goodall protests the endangered species trade with the story of Pangolina, a wide-eyed, thoughtful pangolin….telling 'more and more children about the animals of China.' Illustrator Ma creates simple, engaging creatures with huge eyes that are full of feeling….includes information about this endangered species and steps to fight the trade."

— Publishers Weekly