The Water Princess
$29.93
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
15 February 2017
Summary
Based on supermodel Georgie Badiel’s childhood, a young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village.
With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer; she cannot make it run clearer. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on h…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780399172588 |
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| ISBN-10: | 0399172580 |
| Author: | Georgie Badiel, Susan Verde, Peter H. Reynolds |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers' |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 15 February 2017 |
| Weight: | 412g |
| Dimensions: | 9mm x 249mm x 251mm |
| Audience Age: | 5-8 |
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Critics Review
Praise for The Water Princess : “[T]his timely and well-crafted story will educate readers on the preciousness of potable water.”– Kirkus Reviews , starred review
Praise for The Water Princess:
An ALA Notable Children’s Book - 2017
Amazon Best Book of September - Ages 6-8
“[T]his timely and well-crafted story will educate readers on the preciousness of potable water.”-Kirkus Reviews, starred review
“A lovely picture book, filled with messages of perseverance and hope.”-School Library Journal
“A stirring, thought-provoking story… Verde’s poetic language reflects the length and difficulty of Gie Gie and her mother’s trek, along with the positive spirit the girl brings to the task.”-Publishers Weekly
“Fashion Week’s most inspiring story.”-New York Post
Georgie Badiel
Susan Verde is the #1 New York Times bestselling author of the I Am series illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds, which includes I Am Human: A Book of Empathy, I Am Peace: A Book of Mindfulness, and many more. Before she was an author, she was an elementary school teacher and a yoga instructor.
Georgie Badiel is a high-fashion model who hails from the landlocked country of Burkina Faso. After she won the title of Miss Africa in 2005, Georgie appeared on the runways of designers such as Oscar de la Renta, Louis Vuitton, and Diane Von Furstenberg, and was featured in editorials for magazines including Russian Vogue, Essence, and Elle. She lives in New York City.
Peter H. Reynolds is an author and illustrator, best known for his children’s books about authentic learning, creativity, and self-expression, including The Dot, Ish, and Be You!, among many others.
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