Little Panda: The World Welcomes Hua Mei at the San Diego Zoo

Amazon.com Review The world rejoices each time a rare giant panda is born. When tiny Hua Mei was born on August 21, 1999, her caregivers gave her extra protection from any potential dangers. For the first weeks of her life, this baby could be viewed only with a camera in her den at the San Diego Zoo. She and her mother, Bai Yun, spent the time bonding--panda papas have nothing to do with the raising of their cubs. Gradually, as Hua Mei grew bigger and stronger, she began to play and eat on her own, and the world was finally allowed to see her when she was about five months old. Who can resist the allure of a cuddly baby panda? Joanne Ryder, author of many popular books about creatures great and small, including