Discover Bao Bao's World
Bao Bao, the Baby Panda
Through its themes of friendship and love, the tale of Bao Bao the Baby Panda unfolds. Animals possess a unique capacity to connect children and adults. My hope is that Bao Bao can inspire global unity among children.
May children continue to be curious and open to new friendships. Whether we are oceans apart, we can still be connected at the heart!
探索宝宝的世界
Release Date:
September 10, 2025
Coming Soon To
We're thrilled to announce the upcoming launch on 9/10/25 of
"Bao, Bao - the Baby Panda"!
To celebrate this adorable story and help it reach as many little readers as possible, I would be incredibly grateful if you could share our upcoming social media posts about the book's release. Just click on the button below to download your favorite social media post to share.
Keep an eye out for updates and exciting content we'll be sharing in the coming weeks! - Lillian S. Pagano
The Bao Bao Story
Sylvia and Eva, the inspiration for the book.
I had the privilege of teaching English to Sylvia and Eva online in 2020-2021. The girls are sisters and they are both beautiful and talented. The entire family was the inspiration for this book. The girls’ mother often said to me, “If you ever come to China, we would love to show you around.” Although we have never met in person, we share messages and pictures. We are oceans apart, but hope to meet one day. The family currently lives in Hong Kong.
Welcome to the website of new children's book author, Lillian S. Pagano. Here, you'll find delightful stories that inspire courage, kindness, and new friendships. Join Bao Bao, the Baby Panda, on her heartwarming adventures, and let your child's imagination soar.
Bao Bao, the Baby Panda is an inspiring story about an eight-year-old girl named Sylvia who witnesses a Giant Panda Bear giving birth at the Beijing Zoo in China. Sylvia shares stories and pictures of Bao Bao as she changes from a newborn to a cub with her online English teacher from America.
When Sylvia learns of Bao Bao’s upcoming transfer to the San Diego Zoo in California, she is heart-broken. Will Sylvia be able to figure out a plan to see her beloved new friend again?
Dedication: This book is dedicated to children all around the world.
May you always have courage, kindness, and be open to new
friendships and adventures!
Hong Kong
Fun Facts About Pandas
-Pandas live in China. The mountains and rainy environment are perfect for them.
-Pandas can swim and even climb trees.
-They spend a lot of time eating, and bamboo is critical to their diet.
-Mother cubs keep their cubs close to them during the first month of life.
-Giant Pandas are a National Treasure in China.
-At one point Giant Pandas were on the brink of extinction, but are no longer critically endangered in the wild.
-Giant Pandas don’t hibernate.
-Pandas sometimes do handstands when they pee!
-Pandas have excellent camouflage for their habitat. The white color provides camouflage in their snowy habitat and the black fur helps them blend in when they hide in shady bamboo forests.
-Pandas have an extended wrist bone that they can use like a thumb to help them grip food.
Reviews
"This book has everything parents, teachers and kids deserve! Heartfelt writing, beautiful illustrations, and most importantly lessons of expressing oneself, and the power
of family and friendship to transcend borders. I wholeheartedly recommend "Bao, Bao the Baby Panda" to anyone who is looking
for a top quality children's book"
"Bao, Bao - the Baby Panda is far more than a simple children's book; it offers insightful perspectives on diversity, friendship and love in various aspects of life"
Diane Kim - First Grade Teacher
“Lillian S. Pagano has a unique gift for capturing the essence of childhood in her stories. Bao Bao's World is simply magical!”
Sam Donald, ChildPsychologyToday
Alex Ishkanian - Special Education Teacher and author of the musical "Helping Drew".