Library's review
This wonderful depiction of Jane Goodall’s childhood—her love of nature and her curiosity about ani - mals—is depicted in simple text fitting for younger readers. The final picture of Jane in Africa highlights for children that with enough determination, dreams can come true
Lexile
L
Publication
Little, Brown Books for Young Readers (2011), Edition: 1st, 40 pages
Description
Holding her stuffed toy chimpanzee, young Jane Goodall observes nature, reads Tarzan books, and dreams of living in Africa and helping animals. Includes biographical information on the prominent zoologist.
Awards
A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Nonfiction — 2011)
Caldecott Medal (Honor Book — 2012)
Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 2014)
Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist — Picturebook — 2013)
Monarch Award (Nominee — 2015)
Parents' Choice Book Award (2011)
Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee — Grades K-2 — 2013)
Red Clover Book Award (Nominee — 2013)
Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee — 2014)
Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title — 2012)
Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee — Nonfiction — 2014)
North Carolina Children's Book Award (Nominee — Picture Book — 2014)
Charlotte Zolotow Award (Winner — 2012)
Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee — Picture Books — 2013)
Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee — Primary — 2014)
CYBILS Awards (Winner — 2011)
Ladybug Picture Book Award (Nominee — 2012)
Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee — 2015)
CCBC Choices (2012)
The Best Children's Books of the Year (Five to Nine — 2012)
Notable Children's Book (2012)
Nerdy Book Award (2011)
Rise: A Feminist Book Project for Ages 0-18 (Selection — 2012)
Chicago Public Library Best of the Best: Kids (Informational Books for Older Readers — 2011)
Texas 2x2 Reading List (2012)
Language
Original language
English
Original publication date
2011
Pages
40
Physical description
40 p.; 9.75 inches
ISBN
0316045462 / 9780316045469
DDC/MDS
| 590.92 |