Me... Jane

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.

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


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 is the author and illustrator of Tek: The Modern Cave Boy, Thank You and Good Night, A Perfectly Messed-Up Story, The Monsters' Monster, and Me...Jane, a Caldecott Honor Book. He is also the creator of the internationally syndicated comic strip Mutts, which inspired his picture books The Gift of Nothing, Hug Time, and others. He lives in New Jersey.