A Caldecott Honor Book

Patrick McDonnell--bestselling author-artist and creator of the beloved MUTTS comic strip--shares the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist featured in the hit documentary film Jane.

★ "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages."​ --Booklist, starred review

In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. As the young Jane observes the natural world around her with wonder, she dreams of "a life living with and helping all animals," until one day she finds that her dream has come true. With anecdotes from Jane Goodall's autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young--and young at heart.

One of the world's most inspiring women, Dr. Jane Goodall is a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to make a difference for all living things.

Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell:
Me...Jane
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
Art
Hug Time
Tek
The Little Red Cat Who Ran Away and Learned His ABC's (the Hard Way)
A Perfectly Messed-Up Story
The Monsters' Monster


Author: Patrick McDonnell
Binding Type: Hardcover
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/05/2011
Pages: 40
Weight: 0.9lbs
Size: 8.40h x 9.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316045469

Accelerated Reader:
Reading Level: 3.2
Point Value: 0.5
Interest Level: Lower Grade
Quiz #/Name: 143202 / Me...Jane


Award: 2011 Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) Silver Medal Winner - Nonfiction
Award: 2012 Texas 2x2 Reading List Recommended - Children's
Award: 2012 Caldecott Medal Honor Book - Picture Book
Award: 2012 Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens Recommended - Up to Seven
Award: 2011 Cybils Winner - Fiction Picture Book
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2013 Georgia Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Storybook
Award: 2013 Kentucky Bluegrass Award Nominee - Grades K-2
Award: Buckaroo Book Award Nominee - Children's
Award: 2013 Red Clover Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2012 Ladybug Picture Book Award Nominee - Children's Picture
Award: 2014 Young Hoosier Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards Nominee - Primary
Award: 2014 North Carolina Children's Book Award Nominee - Picture Book
Award: 2012 Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner - Picture Book Text
Award: 2014 Grand Canyon Reader Award Nominee - Nonfiction
Award: 2015 Monarch Award Nominee - Grades K-3