Me... Jane by Patrick McDonnell (2011, Hardcover)

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Product Identifiers

PublisherLittle, Brown Books for Young Readers
ISBN-100316045462
ISBN-139780316045469
eBay Product ID (ePID)99637937

Product Key Features

Book TitleMe... Jane
Number of Pages48 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBiography & Autobiography / Science & Technology, Biography & Autobiography / Women, Animals / Animal Welfare, General
Publication Year2011
IllustratorYes
GenreJuvenile Fiction, Juvenile Nonfiction
AuthorPatrick Mcdonnell
FormatHardcover

Dimensions

Item Height0.6 in
Item Weight12.7 Oz
Item Length9.6 in
Item Width8.5 in

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Intended AudienceJuvenile Audience
Reviews"McDonnell's skill as a cartoonist enables him to express Goodall's joy, wonder and satisfaction with a simple stroke of the pen."-- New York Times, A 2012 Caldecott Honor Book A Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner A Horn Book Fanfare Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editor's Choice Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book A Kids' Indie Next List Book A University of Wisconsin-Madison CCBC 2012 Children's Choices Book A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Book A National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner A Booklinks Lasting Connections Book, "[A] tender homage... engaging... an appealing and satisfying introduction to a well-known scientist and activist."-- School Library Journal, "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages."-- Booklist, starred review, "A singular creation, one that does both its author and its subject proud."-- School Library Journal, [A] tender homage... engaging... an appealing and satisfying introduction to a well-known scientist and activist., Children will appreciate McDonnell's original format and take heart that interests logged in their own diaries might turn into lifelong passions., * "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages."-- Booklist, starred review, McDonnell's skill as a cartoonist enables him to express Goodall's joy, wonder and satisfaction with a simple stroke of the pen., "Children will appreciate McDonnell's original format and take heart that interests logged in their own diaries might turn into lifelong passions."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, A Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner A Horn Book Fanfare Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editor's Choice Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book A Kids' Indie Next List Book A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Book A National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner A Booklinks Lasting Connections Book, McDonnell's concentration on [Goodall's] childhood fantasies carries a strong message to readers that their own dreams--even the wildly improbable ones--may be realizable, too., A 2012 Caldecott Honor Book A Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner A Horn Book Fanfare Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editor's Choice Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book A Kids' Indie Next List Book A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Book A National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner A Booklinks Lasting Connections Book, * "Children will appreciate McDonnell's original format and take heart that interests logged in their own diaries might turn into lifelong passions."-- Kirkus Reviews, starred review, A 2012 Caldecott Honor Book A Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner A Horn Book Fanfare Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editor's Choice Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book A Kids' Indie Next List Book A 2011 Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Outstanding Book A University of Wisconsin-Madison CCBC 2012 Children's Choices Book A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Book A National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner A Booklinks Lasting Connections Book, "McDonnell's concentration on [Goodall's] childhood fantasies carries a strong message to readers that their own dreams--even the wildly improbable ones--may be realizable, too."-- Publishers Weekly, A 2012 Caldecott Honor Book A Charlotte Zolotow Award Winner A Horn Book Fanfare Book A New York Times Best Illustrated Children's Book A New York Times Notable Children's Book A Booklist Editor's Choice Book A Kirkus Reviews Best Book A Kids' Indie Next List Book A 2011 Bank Street College Children's Book Committee Outstanding Book A University of Wisconsin-Madison CCBC 2012 Children's Choices Book A Parents' Choice Silver Honor Book A National Parenting Publications Awards Gold Winner A Booklinks Lasting Connections Book A 2014 Illinois Monarch Children's Choice Award Winner A 2014 Iowa Goldfinch Book Award Winner
Dewey Edition22
Grade FromPreschool
Grade ToThird Grade
Dewey Decimal599.885092
SynopsisA 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, In his characteristic heartwarming and minimalistic style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of a 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. 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. With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall's autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young - and young at heart, Winner of the Caldecott Honor Patrick McDonnell-beloved, bestselling author-artist and creator of the Mutts syndicated comic strip--shares the inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary and inspiring conservationist featured in the hit documentary film Jane . 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 taken directly 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., In this inspiring true tale of Jane Goodall's early years, bestselling author Patrick McDonnell gently reminds readers that with determination, you really can make your dreams come true., 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.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.With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall's autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young--and young at heart.
LC Classification NumberQL31.G58M37 2011

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