Little Panda and Her Super Heart
A Picture Book For Kids Series
What’s inside...
The story follows the adventures of a young panda who discovers she has a super heart with special powers. Throughout her journey, she learns about the importance of kindness, courage, and friendship as she encounters various challenges and makes new friends. Little Panda is a superhero who needs to discover her superpowers, which symbolize the inner strength of children's heart transplant and heart recipients. The story is crafted by a cardiac children's nurse, aimed at children aged 2 to 7 years old, with beautifully illustrated backgrounds and characters made with clay. This picture book includes images of real-life medical tools to help children recognize and become familiar with them, teaching courage and self-confidence.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
0-11
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
How do you think Little Panda felt when she helped her friends?
What would you do if you had a super heart like Little Panda?
Can you think of a time when you helped someone? How did it make you feel?
Why is it important to be kind and helpful to others?
What are some ways you can use your 'super heart' at home or in school?
Tip: Role play these questions
Encourage your child to put themselves in Little Panda’s shoes and imagine how they would feel in similar situations.
Highlight the importance of empathy by discussing how Little Panda’s actions positively affected her friends.
Celebrate your child’s own acts of kindness, tying them back to the story to reinforce the book’s themes.
Ask your child to draw a picture of a scene where they used their own 'super heart', fostering a deeper connection with the story’s message.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy
Explanation: Little Panda showcases empathy by understanding and sharing the feelings of her friends when they face challenges.
Real-World Application: Children learn to acknowledge others' emotions and situations, fostering kinder interactions at school and home.
Example Lesson: Courage
Explanation: Throughout the book, Little Panda demonstrates courage by overcoming her fears to help her friends.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to face their own fears and stand up for what is right, even when it's difficult.
Example Lesson: Teamwork
Explanation: The story highlights how Little Panda works together with her friends to solve problems, emphasizing the importance of collaboration.
Real-World Application: Teaches children the value of working with others to achieve common goals, useful in group projects and family tasks.
Example Lesson: Perseverance
Explanation: Little Panda persists through challenges, demonstrating that dedication can lead to positive outcomes.
Real-World Application: Inspires children to keep trying and not give up, whether in their studies, sports, or personal goals.
Example Lesson: Kindness
Explanation: The character of Little Panda is consistently kind and considerate towards others, which helps them feel better.
Real-World Application: Encourages children to practice daily acts of kindness, improving their social interactions and building lasting friendships.