(4) K-3 Illustrated by Alan Marks. A baby chimpanzee, captured by the hunter who killed her mother, eventually finds sanctuary with a kind man and forms an attachment to his dog. As a postscript makes clear, this heartbreaking true story is calculated to generate support for Goodall's work with orphaned chimps ("Once [Rickie] needed Henri--now she needs you"), but it is engagingly told and illustrated with expressive art.

Reviewer: The Horn Book, Inc.

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Feeroozeh Golmohammadi. Goodall shares her plea that all humans and animals are deserving of our respect and protection. Her vision for equity, kindness, and an end to environmental destruction is beautifully and strongly worded. The illustrations feature warm colors and strong brush strokes. The expressionistic style suits the prayer, but the format and content are more adult than childlike.

Reviewer: Maeve Visser Knoth

(3) K-3 Photographs by Michael Neugebauer. In gentle, conversational prose, Goodall reveals the daily experiences of young chimpanzees living in Tanzania's Gombe National Park. The illuminating text and riveting documentary photographs immerse readers in Goodall's research, which focuses on the chimps' family connections and the similarities of their behavior to that of humans. Back matter provides more information about chimpanzee conservation efforts and Goodall's nonprofit and youth organizations.

Reviewer: Russell Perry

(4) 4-6 Illustrated by Allan Marks. Ten anecdotes illustrate some of the unexpected ways chimpanzees help one another overcome difficult situations, from wiping a sibling's runny nose to looking out for an orphaned adolescent. Goodall conveys a keen appreciation for the intellectual and emotional capabilities of these animals. The expressive pen-and-ink illustrations further bring out the animals' individuality. This "mini" book edition is intimate if text-heavy.

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(4) K-3 Illustrated by Alan Marks. An infant chimpanzee, captured by the hunter who killed her mother, eventually finds sanctuary with a kind man and forms an attachment to his dog. As a postscript makes clear, this heartbreaking true story is calculated to generate support for Goodall's work with orphaned chimps ("Once [Rickie] needed Henri--now she needs you"), but it is engagingly told and illustrated with expressive art.

Reviewer: Christine M. Heppermann

(2) 4-6 Goodall centers her discussion on the animals: their tool use, interactions among family groups (especially mothers and their young), and intelligence and emotions. Descriptions of the chimpanzees are richly detailed and filled with personality. Goodall's affectionate relationship with the chimpanzees is evident in the photos from forty years of research. Final chapters explain the dangers faced by chimpanzees not only in the wild but in captivity.

Reviewer: Danielle J. Ford | Horn Book Magazine Issue: January, 2002

(4) K-3 Illustrated by Julie Litty. In a book based on a true story, Dr. White, a small dog, cheers critical patients in a London children's hospital until the health inspector bans his presence. But when the inspector's daughter becomes ill, only Dr. White can help her. A straightforward text and realistic watercolor illustrations help mitigate the plot's contrived moments.

Reviewer: Jackie C. Horne

(3) 4-6 Illustrated by Alan Marks. Published spring 1998. These ten anecdotes illustrate some of the unexpected ways chimpanzees help each other overcome difficult situations, from wiping a sibling's runny nose to looking out for an orphaned adolescent. Goodall conveys a keen appreciation for the intellectual and emotional capabilities of these animals. The expressive pen-and-ink illustrations further bring out the animals' individuality.

Reviewer: Elizabeth Howard