Chi Chi the Panda

Discover the incredible illustrated true story of history''s most beloved and famous panda, Chi Chi. After being taken from Baoxing, in China, Chi Chi lived in lots of different zoos around the world, loved by everyone who came to visit her. When she found her final home at London Zoo in 1967, she became the star attraction and the most famous animal in England. From getting mixed up in the Cold War to being refused entry to the USA, Chi Chi the giant panda led an extraordinary life, and this is her story.

About the author

Maisie Chan is an award-winning children's author. She won the Jhalak Prize and the Branford Boase Award for her middle-grade novel, Danny Chung Does Not Do Maths (Bonnier). She also writes the Tiger Warrior series. Previously, Maisie Chan was Chinese storyteller entertained children in libraries, museums and schools with her favourite Chinese myths and legends.Jo graduated in architecture and is a children's book illustrator and author. She specialises in character-led picture books and illustrated fiction and is a self-styled 'archistrator' (architect + illustrator). She lives in Cardiff, Wales.

Product details

• Authors: Maisie Chan
• Assisted by: Jo Lindley (Illustration)
• Publisher: Hodder Children's Books
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: from age 5
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 04.06.2026
• EAN: 9781444978582
• ISBN: 978-1-4449-7858-2
• No. of pages: 32
• Subjects: Children's and young people's books > Non-fiction books / Non-fiction picture books > Animals, plants, nature, the environment; JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Zoos, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Bears, JUVENILE NONFICTION / Animals / Endangered, Wildlife (Children's / Teenage), Children’s / Teenage general interest: Bears, Interest age: from c 4 years