Me . . . Jane (Caldecott Honor Book)

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
Publisher: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers
Published: 04/05/2011
Pages: 40
Binding Type: Hardcover
Weight: 0.90lbs
Size: 8.40h x 9.40w x 0.50d
ISBN: 9780316045469
Audience: Ages 4-8

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


Award: Caldecott Medal - Honor Book
Award: Georgia Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: North Carolina Children's Book Award - Nominee
Award: Young Hoosier Book Award - Nominee
Award: Red Clover Award - Nominee
Award: Monarch Award - Nominee
Award: Kentucky Bluegrass Award - Nominee
Award: Black-Eyed Susan Award - Nominee
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens - Recommended
Award: Grand Canyon Reader Award - Nominee
Award: Volunteer State Book Awards - Nominee
Award: Ladybug Picture Book Award - Nominee
Award: Buckaroo Book Award - Nominee
Award: Texas 2x2 Reading List - Recommended
Award: Parents Choice Awards (Spring) (2008-Up) - Silver Medal Winner
Award: Cybils - Winner
Award: Charlotte Zolotow Award - Winner


Review Citation(s):
Publishers Weekly 02/28/2011
Horn Book Magazine 03/01/2011 pg. 140
Kirkus Reviews 03/01/2011
Booklist 03/15/2011 pg. 53
Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks 04/01/2011 pg. 384
School Library Journal 04/01/2011 pg. 148
New York Times Book Review 05/15/2011 pg. 20
New York Times Book Review 05/22/2011 pg. 26
People Weekly 06/20/2011 pg. 68
Kirkus Best Children's Books 11/15/2011 pg. 2118
New York Times Book Review 11/13/2011 pg. 29
NY Times Notable Bks of Year 12/04/2011 pg. 33
Shelf Awareness 01/01/0001
Christian Century 12/13/2011 pg. 26
Booklist Ed Choice Youth 01/01/2012 pg. 12
BookPage 05/01/2011

About the Author

Patrick McDonnell's beloved and award-winning comic strip, MUTTS, has appeared in over 700 newspapers across 20 countries for 30 years. Charles Schulz called it "One of the best comics strips of all time." Patrick is the author of several New York Times bestselling picture books, including The Gift of Nothing, and the Caldecott Honor winning Me...Jane. Both have been adapted as musicals for the Kennedy Center stage. Other children's books include Hug Time, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters' Monster, and Thank You and Goodnight. Patrick was a member of the Board of Directors of The Humane Society of the United States for 18 years and currently serves on the boards of The Charles M. Schulz Museum and D&R Greenway Land Trust. He lives in New Jersey.