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Hi! Deb Gonzales here. I’m a children’s author, career educator, and marketing strategist who has spent years crafting resources that connect people with literature in meaningful ways. As the founder of Guides by Deb, I’ve created over 400+ standards-aligned educator guides for some of the finest books in the business. And as the founder of Pin Lit Marketing, I now help book creators harness the power of Pinterest to expand their reach and keep their books discoverable for years to come.

My expertise in education, curriculum development, and book marketing strategy makes me uniquely qualified to help authors, illustrators, and publishers boost book visibility—whether through standards-aligned guides or Pinterest strategy. With an MFA in Writing for Children and Young Adults from the Vermont College of Fine Arts, I understand the literary world from both the creative and business sides.

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Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears

Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears

Debbie Gonzales
Discussion/Project, Picture Book

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Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears

Written by Jodi Jensen Shaffer

Illustrated by Travis Foster

Published by Highlights Press

ISBN-13: ‎978-1639623839

Synopsis: Take a walk on the wild side with mega-fun bear riddles!

Get ready for a bear-y cool adventure! Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears is packed with playful, fact-filled riddles about adorable giant pandas, strong polar bears, acrobatic black bears, and more. But here’s the twist: each riddle is a fun guessing game that challenges kids to figure out which amazing animal is being described. Plus, all the fascinating facts are vetted by an expert, ensuring accuracy and credibility for young learners.

With jaw-dropping facts, mind-bending visual puzzles, and stunning artwork, this book is a must-have for curious kids and aspiring zoologists. As they dig into the pages, they’ll find fascinating information on bears, spark their imaginations, and sharpen their thinking skills. Who Am I? Pandas and Other Bears delivers endless fun and learning for young animal lovers!

Key Teaching Value: Invites young learners to observe, compare, and wonder about the natural world—building curiosity, empathy, and language through discovery and connection with ocean life.

Educator Guide Content Summary: This early-elementary guide encourages students to explore identity, classification, and adaptation through playful observation and inquiry. Using cross-disciplinary prompts aligned with CCSS and NGSS, children practice descriptive writing, scientific reasoning, and creative thinking as they discover how sharks and other ocean animals fit into their habitats. The hands-on projects, discussions, and literacy links foster a sense of stewardship and excitement about the living world beneath the waves.

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