Children's book Ming Ling from the Serendipity Books series, written by Stephen Cosgrove and illustrated by Robin James. 
 
 
Story: The book follows a grouchy panda named Ming Ling who hates to share anything. 
Release Information: It was published by Price Stern Sloan, with various editions released in the 1980s. 
Collectibility: As part of the beloved Serendipity series, these vintage books are popular collectibles for their stories and artwork. 
 
Book Overview
Author: Stephen Cosgrove
Illustrator: Robin James
Publication: Originally published in January 1978, with several reprints over the following decades.
Target Audience: Children aged approximately 4 to 8 years. 
Paperback. Published 1984.
 
Plot & Theme
Set in the "Forever Forest" on the Island of Serendipity, the story centres on Ming-Ling, a grouchy panda who refuses to share food or anything else with the other animals. With the help of a wise parrot, Ming-Ling eventually learns that sharing is not only easy but rewarding.
 
The Serendipity Series
The book is part of a larger collection of around 70 titles. Each story features a different animal or mythical creature and focuses on teaching a specific moral lesson, such as friendship, environmental awareness, or overcoming prejudice.