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Feb 27, 2019smc01 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Heartwarming and lovely. Completely irresistible for Jane Goodall fans!
LoganLib_Phoebe
Jul 03, 2016LoganLib_Phoebe rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
A gorgeous inspiring picture book about the early life of Jane Goodall. Lovely artwork including Jane's own work at an early age!
_Alicorn_
May 10, 2016_Alicorn_ rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Great way to introduce kids to biography, so starts conversations with toddlers while older child can even research more in to the real Jane. It is simple yet captures the idea of a child growing up and fullfiling a dream and how…
Jul 16, 2015CRRL_CraigG rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
A peacefully expressive interpretation of Jane Goodall’s childhood through art, actual photographs of Jane, and the drawings of her youth.
Mar 25, 2015SFPL_PortolaLib rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
What a special book. McDonnell's art makes for a great picture story, and kids get to learn a little bit about an amazing woman.
KRockstar10
Mar 07, 2014KRockstar10 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Fantastic pictures and a wonderful story.
ELIZABETH RAMSEY BIRD
Aug 27, 2012ELIZABETH RAMSEY BIRD rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Me . . . Jane operates like a nonfiction gateway drug. Get them hooked on this one and who knows what other picture book bios you might be able to feed them later on down the road. Today Jane Goodall, tomorrow learning about the world. A…
arm285
Jun 02, 2012arm285 rated this title 4.5 out of 5 stars
Whether or not you knew who Jane Goodall was before reading all the way to the end notes, this is a touching tale of pursuing your dreams from yur youth. I do not think that this book is intended to be a biography. The mixed media…
Apr 15, 2012kimrae rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
Brilliant! Love the illustrations and meaningful story. One can not help but love the stuffed chimpanzee, Jubilee
jazs
Nov 29, 2011
NYTimes Notable Children's book for 2011
MisterRick
Oct 26, 2011
One of the best illustrated books I have ever seen! As a biography, this is thin on details--thinner than Jeanette Winters' The Watcher. But for a great display of how pictures work with text to span time, deliver moments, and bring you…