Me, Jane (2011)
written and illustrated by Patrick McDonnell
The moment I spotted this book at a friend’s house, I knew it was a must-have for us. This Caldecott Honor book has delightful illustrations by MUTTS comic creator, Patrick McDonnell. The picture book tells the story of Dr. Jane Goodall as a young girl dreaming about living in Africa and helping animals. It’s short and sweet and has inspired me to learn more about this amazing woman. Filled with true anecdotes and even a page of puzzles and drawings that Jane made as a young girl, Me, Jane is a book I can’t wait to add to our collection. And, yes, this mama did get choked up on the final page, which is always evidence of a great book.