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Can Pandas Be Koalas Too?: A Story About Identity, Belonging and Self-Acceptance

Can Pandas Be Koalas Too?: A Story About Identity, Belonging and Self-Acceptance - Hardcover

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Availability:In StockContributor:Jane Xu, Sang Oh (Illustrator)Audience:Ages 9-12Publish date:4/30/2025Pages:40
Language:EnglishPublisher:Accidental Press HouseISBN-13:9780646715797ISBN-10:646715798UPC:9780646715797Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, Diversity & MulticulturalBook Topic:Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7297Product ID:SC6M1P441H

What if you're more than one thing-and exactly enough?

Pandy doesn't quite fit into one world or the other. She's both panda and koala-and neither, all at once. As she journeys through a world that tries to define her, Pandy discovers that true belonging isn't something others can decide for you. It's a story you create for yourself.

Can Pandas Be Koalas Too? is a tender, poetic picture book about identity, difference, and the quiet power of knowing who you are-even when the rest of the world doesn't understand. With stunning, fine-art-inspired illustrations, this is a modern classic for every child discovering their place in the world.

  • A heartwarming story for children aged 4-9 about navigating mixed or complex identities.
  • Ideal for conversations around identity, diversity, and self-acceptance-especially for immigrant families, third-culture kids, and children of mixed heritage.
  • Premium, gift-worthy book with surrealist illustrations.
  • Perfect for educators, libraries, and parents raising thoughtful, global citizens.
  • Available in both hardcover and paperback-a timeless keepsake or a beloved companion for everyday reading.

For fans of Eyes That Kiss in the Corners, The Name Jar, and The Many Colors of Harpreet Singh, this story is more than a book-it's a soft place to land for any child caught between cultures, identities, and expectations.

For every person who's ever asked, "Where do I fit?"-this story is your answer.

Language:EnglishPublisher:Accidental Press HouseISBN-13:9780646715797ISBN-10:646715798UPC:9780646715797Book Category:Juvenile FictionBook Subcategory:Social Themes, Diversity & MulticulturalBook Topic:Self-Esteem & Self-RelianceSize:8.50 x 8.50 x 0.25 inchesWeight:0.7297Product ID:SC6M1P441H
Xu, Jane: - Children's author Jane Xu was born and raised in Australia to Chinese parents. A former lawyer whose global path has taken her from Brisbane to Hong Kong, Singapore, Melbourne, Nanjing, Shanghai, and Amsterdam, Xu's debut picture book is inspired by her own journey through diverse cultures and the stories she wished she had growing up, ones that speak to identity, belonging, and the quiet strength of embracing who you truly are.
Publisher: Accidental Press House

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