Me . . . Jane (Caldecott Honor Award Winner) - by Patrick McDonnell (Hardcover)

About the Book

The "New York Times"-bestselling author of "The Gift of Nothing" presents an inspiring story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee. With anecdotes taken directly from Goodall's autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young. Full color.

Book Synopsis

The inspiring story of young Jane Goodall, the legendary conservationist and primatologist, known for her revolutionary work with chimpanzees.

A Caldecott Honor Book

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 true story accessible for the very young (and the young at heart).

One of the world's most inspiring women, Dr. Jane Goodall was 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.

★ "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages." --Booklist, starred review

Don't miss these other picture books by Patrick McDonnell, the bestselling author-artist and creator of the beloved MUTTS comic strip:
The Gift of Nothing
The Gift of Everything
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

Review Quotes

"A singular creation, one that does both its author and its subject proud."--School Library Journal

* "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

* "McDonnell's book is... inspirational."--The Horn Book, starred review

* "This remarkable picture book is one of the few that speaks, in a meaningful way, to all ages."--Booklist, starred review

"[A] tender homage... engaging... an appealing and satisfying introduction to a well-known scientist and activist."--School Library Journal

"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

"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 BookA Charlotte Zolotow Award WinnerA Horn Book Fanfare BookA New York Times Best Illustrated Children's BookA New York Times Notable Children's BookA Booklist Editor's Choice BookA Kirkus Reviews Best BookA Kids' Indie Next List BookA 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 BookA National Parenting Publications Awards Gold WinnerA Booklinks Lasting Connections BookA 2014 Illinois Monarch Children's Choice Award WinnerA 2014 Iowa Goldfinch Book Award Winner

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.