Source: CCTV.com

07-23-2008 08:25

Special Report:   2008 Beijing Olympic Games

Jingjing, the Panda is one of the five Olympic mascots. Now, he's become the lead character of a children's book. "I'm Jingjing" was released in Chengdu, the capital of Southwest China's Sichuan Province.

Jingjing, the Panda is one of the five Olympic mascots. Now, he's become the lead character of a children's book.(Photo: CCTV.com)
Jingjing, the Panda is one of the five Olympic mascots. Now, he's
become the lead character of a children's book.(Photo: CCTV.com)

The book aims to promote the Green Olympics and emphasizing the importance of environmental protection for younger readers.

Jingjing, the Panda is one of the five Olympic mascots. Now, he's become the lead character of a children's book.(Photo: CCTV.com)
Jingjing, the Panda is one of the five Olympic mascots. Now, he's
become the lead character of a children's book.(Photo: CCTV.com)

Nearly one hundred children attended the book launch. They presented dances they created for the occasion - creative endeavours expressing best wishes for the upcoming Games.

Panda experts from home and abroad handed out copies of "I'm Jingjing" to kids.