Pangolina

Written by Jane Goodall and Daishu Ma

Narrated by Jane Goodall

Friendly, curious Pangolina—a member of the only mammalian species with scales—spends a blissful babyhood being cared for by her loving mother. As a pangolin, though, she is in danger as she grows up and ventures out alone into the forest, because her scales are prized by humans who believe they have curative powers.

One day cruel hunters trap Pangolina, putting her into a cage along with her animal friends, and bringing them to a market to be sold. To the rescue comes a small girl who knows that pangolins are friendly fellow creatures who have feelings too. Legendary naturalist Jane Goodall’s many followers and
all animalloving children will be riveted by this suspenseful and heartwarming fictional story set in China and including informational material about pangolins and suggestions for how to help fight animal trafficking.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Recorded Books, Inc.
• Release date: Feb 14, 2023
• ISBN: 9781705078129

Jane Goodall

Jane Goodall, famous for her studies of chimpanzees, has established the Gombe Stream Research Centre in Tanzania; founded the Jane Goodall Institute for Wildlife Research, Education, and Conservation; and created the Roots & Shoots program to inspire young people to implement local projects that promote care for animals, the environment, and the human community.

Reviews for Pangolina

[jaxlynleigh · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This story is told from the pangolins point of view, which I felt did take away from some of the seriousness of the issues facing this species. However, I do think children will enjoy that the story is told by Pangolina. It was interesting that the poachers were described rather humanely, as trying to make money for their families, and not described in a crueler way. I think this book would be more age appropriate for upper elementary readers, although all readers would benefit from learning about this interesting animal and its potential extinction.*I received a free copy of this book from the publisher in exchange for an honest review.*