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A Boy and a Jaguar
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A Boy and a Jaguar Hardback picture book - 2014

by Rabinowitz, Alan; Catia Chien

As a child, Rabinowitz stuttered uncontrollably. But when he spoke to animals, he was fluent. Readers can follow the world-renowned wild cat conservationist' remarkable life as he finds a voice to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. Full color.

Summary

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? 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 Chen explores truths not defined by the spoken word.

From the publisher

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? 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

Details

  • Title A Boy and a Jaguar
  • Author Rabinowitz, Alan; Catia Chien
  • Binding Hardback - picture book
  • Edition First printing
  • Pages 32
  • Language EN
  • Publisher Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, Boston
  • Date 2014-05-06
  • Features Dust Cover, Illustrated
  • ISBN 9780547875071
  • Themes
    • Sex & Gender: Boy's Interest
    • Sex & Gender: Girl's Interest
    • Topical: Boy's Interest
    • Topical: Girl's Interest
    • Topical: Heroes, Real-Life
    • Topical: Inspiration
    • Topical: Self-Esteem

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Citations

  • Booklist, 05/15/2014, Page 47
  • Bulletin of Ctr for Child Bks, 07/01/2014, Page 591
  • Hornbook Guide to Children, 07/01/2014, Page 194
  • Kirkus Reviews, 04/01/2014, Page 105
  • Publishers Weekly, 03/03/2014, Page 0
  • PW Best Children's Books, 11/03/2014, Page 42
  • PW Children's Starred Reviews, 12/01/2014, Page 51
  • School Library Journal, 04/01/2014, Page 182

About the author

Dr. Alan Rabinowitz is a global leader in the field of big cat preservation and research. He's dedicated his life to two causes: protecting wild cats around the world, and advocating for fellow stutterers. Visit his organization's website at www.panthera.org . The illustrator Catia Chien lives in Pasadena, California. Visit her website at www.catiachien.com .

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