Me . . . Jane (2011)

by Patrick McDonnell

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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.

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A sweet story of a young Jane Goodall, and how the things you love as a child can shape you.

sloth852 | Jan 8, 2024 |

In this captivating story students will get to learn all about one of the Trimates, Jane Goodall. The story follows Jane a young girl and her stuffed chimpanzee. (

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cieraj25 | Oct 30, 2023 |

Reading Level: Pre-K- 2nd grade
Awards: Caldecott Honor Book (2012)

dd.salgado | Nov 22, 2021 |

This is a sweet little picture book about a young Jane Goodall. (

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auldhouse | Sep 30, 2021 |

Nice transitions and darling illustrations. (

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Black-Eyed Susan Book Award (Nominee – Picture Books – 2013)

Buckaroo Book Award (Nominee – 2014)

Caldecott Medal (Honor Book – 2012)

Charlotte Zolotow Award (Winner – 2012)

CYBILS Awards (Winner – Fiction Picture Books – 2011)

Georgia Children's Book Award (Finalist – Picturebook – 2013)

Grand Canyon Reader Award (Nominee – Nonfiction – 2014)

A Horn Book Fanfare Best Book (Nonfiction – 2011)

Iowa Goldfinch Award (Nominee – 2015)

Kentucky Bluegrass Award (Nominee – Grades K-2 – 2013)

Ladybug Picture Book Award (Nominee – 2012)

Monarch Award (Nominee – 2015)

New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Books (2011)

North Carolina Children's Book Award (Nominee – Picture Book – 2014)

Orbis Pictus Award (Recommended Title – 2012)

Parents' Choice Book Award (2011)

Red Clover Book Award (Nominee – 2013)

Volunteer State Book Award (Nominee – Primary – 2014)

Young Hoosier Book Award (Nominee – Picture Book – 2014)

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Booklist Top of the List: Best of Editors' Choice (Youth Picture Book – 2011)

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Jane had a stuffed toy chimpanzee named Jubilee.

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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.

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Wonderfully illustrated, Caldecott Honor, this is a biography of Jane Goodall's childhood. It describes how Jane's life connection to nature and dedication to learning inspired and lead to her life long dream of living in Africa and working with chimpanzees. I agree with one of the reviewers and would want to include a story or worksheet that detailed Jane's accomplishments.

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