In 1934, Ruth Harkness had never seen a panda bear. Not many people in the world had.
But soon the young Mrs. Harkness would inherit an expedition from her explorer husband: the hunt for a panda. She knew that bringing back a panda would be hard. Impossible, even. But she intended to try.
So she went to China, where she found a guide, built traps, gathered supplies, and had explorers' clothes made—unheard of for a woman in those days. Then she set out up the Yangtze River and into the wilderness. What she discovered would awe America: an adorable baby panda she named Su Lin, which means "a little bit of something very cute."
With breathtaking illustrations from Caldecott Honor artist Melissa Sweet, this little-known true story shares the tale of an adventurous woman who was bold and brave—and the unforgettable journey that helped shape American attitudes toward wildlife.
ALICIA POTTER is also the author of Fritz Danced the Fandango, which won an Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Award. When not creating tales inspired by her travels and her hometown by the sea, Alicia works as a freelance journalist and children's book reviewer.
MELISSA SWEET is the Caldecott Honor artist of A River of Words by Jen Bryant, The Boy Who Drew Birds by Jacqueline Davies, and The Sleepy Little Alphabet by Judy Sierra, amongst many others. Her work has received numerous honors, and reviewers have described her unique mixed-media illustrations as "exuberant," "outstanding," and "a creative delight."
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Anbieter: More Than Words, Waltham, MA, USA
Zustand: Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). . Former Library book. All orders guaranteed and ship within 24 hours. Before placing your order for please contact us for confirmation on the book's binding. Check out our other listings to add to your order for discounted shipping. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers BOS-M-08b-01216
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers GRP102535409
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Used book that is in clean, average condition without any missing pages. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 9682825-6
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Anbieter: Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, USA
Zustand: Very Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 474598-6
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Phoenix, Phoenix, AZ, USA
Library Binding. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.81. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0375944486I3N10
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Anbieter: ThriftBooks-Atlanta, AUSTELL, GA, USA
Library Binding. Zustand: Good. No Jacket. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Former library book; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less 0.81. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers G0375944486I3N10
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Anbieter: HPB-Ruby, Dallas, TX, USA
library. Zustand: Very Good. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers S_406907856
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Anbieter: FOLCHATT, Chattanooga, TN, USA
library. Zustand: Interior is excellent. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). very good cover. x library. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2402140044
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Anbieter: FOLCHATT, Chattanooga, TN, USA
Library Binding. Zustand: Interior is excellent. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: wrapped in plastic. Sweet, Melissa (illustrator). Minimal wear to cover. x library. Bestandsnummer des Verkäufers 2102240020
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