A Boy and a Jaguar
Hardcover – Picture Book, May 6, 2014
HarperCollins · Hardcover · May 6, 2014
2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner * "A candid and deeply resonant account of a hard-fought battle against societal stigma, and an embrace of one's true talent and calling." —Publisher's Weekly, starred review Speaking for the animals he loves gives one boy’s life hope, purpose, and truth in this gorgeous picture book autobiography.
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- Who it’s for
- A tender picture-book autobiography joins love of animals with the hard work of speaking up.
- Themes
- Animal advocacy, Stuttering and self-expression
- Genres
- Kids Biographies, Protecting the Planet, Social Activist Biographies for Kids
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2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner * "A candid and deeply resonant account of a hard-fought battle against societal stigma, and an embrace of one's true talent and calling." —Publisher's Weekly, starred review Speaking for the animals he loves gives one boy’s life hope, purpose, and truth in this gorgeous picture book autobiography. Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished?
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More than anything, he wants to be their champion—their voice—but he stutters uncontrollably. Except when he talks to animals…then he is fluent. Follow the life of the man Time Magazine calls, "the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation" as he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word. Publishers Weekly Best Book Ezra Jack Keats New Writer Honor Notable Social Studies Trade Books for Young People 2015 Winner of the 2015 Sigurd F. Olson Nature Writing Award 2015 Green Earth Book Honor book
Finding a Voice
A tender picture-book autobiography joins love of animals with the hard work of speaking up.
Come here for
- An intimate story about stuttering, purpose, and animal advocacy
- A moving connection between finding your voice and standing up for others
Expect
- Tender illustrations and a real-life account
- A thoughtful look at truths beyond spoken words
Where it sits
| Protecting the Planet | 60% |
|---|---|
| Kids Biographies | 46% |
| Social Activist Biographies for Kids | 29% |
Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.
Publisher categories
- Cats
- Animal Welfare
- Jungle Animals
- Kids Biographies
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- Science & Tech Biographies for Kids
- Social Activist Biographies for Kids
- Kids Careers
- Biology & Life Science
- Authors
- Alan Rabinowitz
- Publisher
- HarperCollins
- Published
- May 6, 2014
- Format
- Hardcover
- Theme
- Animal advocacy · Stuttering and self-expression
- Reading lane
- Cats