![]() ![]() In 1977 she founded the Jane Goodall Institute (JGI), a global nonprofit organization that empowers people to make a difference for all living things. Jane Goodall is a renowned humanitarian, conservationist, animal activist, environmentalist, and United Nations Messenger of Peace. One of the world’s most inspiring women, Dr. ![]() With anecdotes taken directly from Jane Goodall’s autobiography, McDonnell makes this very true story accessible for the very young–and young at heart. Introduced right off is young Jane's stuffed toy chimpanzee, an early and prescient gift from her father. 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. Jane, by Patrick McDonnell (Little, Brown 32 pages 15.99 ages 3-6). I love the sweet, muted illustrations that accompany. What Jen Thinks: I love animals and am in awe of the work Jane Gooddall has done to support chimpanzees. In his characteristic heartwarming style, Patrick McDonnell tells the story of the young Jane Goodall and her special childhood toy chimpanzee named Jubilee. In this beautiful picture book, Patrick McDonnell introduces us to a young Jane and her chimp Jubilee and shows us the curiosity that helped give us the Jane that we know and love today. ![]() 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. ![]()
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