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I read this one before for #BBRC #LetterX , but just had to reread it, especially since I have a Xander (not a panda) at my house!

This introduces different types of animals as Xander the panda tries to figure out who to invite to his party. The surprise at the end makes the party even more special! #PictureBook

While not exactly a story poem, this book does use rhyme and meter to effectively teach both about inclusivity and about zoology and taxonomic classification. It‘s a little random, but it pulls off a really fun vibe. #BBRC Picture Book Letter X @LibrarianRyan

In this book celebrating inclusivity, Xander the panda wants to throw a party - but who to invite? Using rhyming language, the narrative takes readers on Xander‘s quest to throw the best party ever. Lots of facts are thrown into the narrative, making this a great education piece for kids (and perfect to use in a story time setting). The illustrations are part of the fun as well.

Letter X for #BBRC #A2Z

I GOT MY ‘X‘ book! I discovered that my local library has a partnership with neighboring counties to where you can get a “gateway card” and check our books from THEIR circulations. So I drove over to the bigger library and sure enough they had this picture book. Another #BBRC section complete! #a2z #picturebooks

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Cute book about how to include everyone.

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I have to go off theme for X, since this is the only X title I could find! Super cute story about including everyone, with a subtle lesson on taxonomy thrown in! This was definitely a fun read.

Ugh. These watercolour illustrations ♥️ This was the ONLY #picturebook that I found for #LetterX (and my last letter for #A2Z), but it did not disappoint! With a lesson on including everyone and not leaving anyone out, this story is sure to be a popular one amongst classrooms. #BBRC @LibrarianRyan #picturebook

Hey #Bbrc - here‘s an X! More than that, it‘s a very cute rhyming story that sneakily demonstrates the concept of inclusion. Also included is an author‘s note with more information about the animals in the book. This would be a lot of fun to read aloud! #A2Z:X

Read this to a kindergarten class two weeks ago & fell completely in love with this book that introduces animal taxonomy... as well diversity & inclusion. The story is wonderful, the rhymes are clever & fun ( they kept me giggling as I read aloud 😂), and the illustrations are lovely. Cannot wait to add this to my #childrenslit library!

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This book was so fun. It rhymes, but without the standard cadences normally found in children‘s books. Plus, the vocabulary building in this book is just awesome. I always remember books that are not afraid to mix the big words with the usual sort found in picture books. This book gets an A+ from me, and now I too want to join the Panda Party. #beatthebacklist #hermione 2017