McDonnell, P. (2011). Me...Jane. NY: Little, Brown Books for Young Readers.
Jane and her stuffed chimpanzee, Jubilee, transport the reader through the magical world of young Jane Goodall's imagination and dreams. The charming illustrations in muted tones are mixed with Jane's childhood drawings and the text pages are beautifully decorated with engravings of animals and nature. Goodall's passion for wildlife is evident and the fact that her dreams were realized is inspiring to any reader. The biographical information and photographs of Jane at the end round out a perfectly told story about a remarkable woman's journey to fulfilling her dreams.
Textbook Assignment #2
Evaluative Criteria - Design
Presented as a storybook, Me...Jane tells the story of Jane Goodall and what inspired her work with chimpanzees. The beautiful illustrations and charming story set it apart from other informational non-fictions books in both appearance and readability. The inclusion of Jane Goodall’s actual childhood drawings mixed with Patrick McDonnell’s watercolor create a perfectly inviting and engaging story.
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