Me...Jane

›McDonnell, P. (2011). Me... Jane. Little, Brown Books for Young Readers. 

Summary:

Me..Jane shares the inspirational story of Jane and her childhood toy, a chimpanzee and how she dreams of a life where she will be able to help animals in the world around her. Jane is a true nature lover and enjoys observing and thinking about what life will be like for her when she gets older. 

Evaluative Criteria:

Style: The style of Me… Jane allows readers to feel the enthusiasm that Jane Goodall had when working with animals. The beautiful illustrations do not overwhelm the text, but the love she has for animals is evident in the text through Jane’s own drawings. This story helps to show children that they can believe in their dreams and achieve them.