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The Water Princess
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This engaging picture book is ideal for children aged 6 to 8 and for families and educators seeking to raise awareness of global water access challenges through a relatable and inspiring story.
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See moreWith 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. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own.
Based on supermodel Georgie Badiel's childhood, a young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village.
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The Water Princess, based on supermodel Georgie Badiel's childhood, tells the story of a young girl who 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. However, clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. Despite her efforts, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer, nor can she 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 her head to collect the water. After the voyage home and boiling the water for drinking and cleaning, Gie Gie reflects on the trip she will make again the next day. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own.
Inspired by the childhood of Burkina Faso-born model Georgie Badiel, this poignant story is brought to life by acclaimed author Susan Verde and award-winning author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds. As a child, Georgie walked miles each day to collect water alongside the other girls in her village. This vibrant and engaging picture book sheds light on this ongoing global struggle, instilling hope for a future where all children will have access to clean drinking water.
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Praise for The Water Princess: An ALA Notable Children's Book (2017) and Amazon Best Book of September for Ages 6-8. Kirkus Reviews calls it "a timely and well-crafted story" with a starred review. School Library Journal describes it as "a lovely picture book, filled with messages of perseverance and hope." Publishers Weekly notes the poetic language that conveys both the difficulty of the trek and the girl’s positive spirit. The New York Post calls it "Fashion Week’s most inspiring story."
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9780399172588
Publisher: Penguin Putnam Inc
Format: Hardback
Date Published: 13 September 2016
Country: United States
Imprint: G.P.Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers'
Illustration: FULL-COLOR ILLUSTRATIONS
Contributors:
- Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
- Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 9.0mm
Width: 251.0mm
Height: 249.0mm
Weight: 412g
Pages: 40
About the Author
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. Learn more at GeorgieBadielFoundation.org and @GeorgieBadiel. 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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