Rickie & Henri: A True Story

By Jane Goodall

Book Overview

Rickie the chimpanzee lived happily with her mother in the rain forests of Central Africa, warm and safe--until the day the hunters came and took Rickie away to sell at a Congolese market. Fortunately, she was rescued by a kind man who adopted Rickie and cared for her. Best of all, he provided an unexpected friend in his dog Henri. This true story of friendship is heart-warmingly brought to life by renowned scientist, conservationist and peace activist Dr. Jane Goodall.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 9888341359
• ISBN13: 9789888341351
• Release Date: May 2017
• Publisher: Minedition
• Length: 64 Pages
• Weight: 0.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.6" x 9.2"
• Age Range: 5 to 7 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 2

Customer Reviews

Our Four Year Old LOVES This Book!

Very compassionately written, this true story takes the reader (or audience) into a story about a baby chimp named Rickie, who is tragically separated from her mother by a hunter. Rickie is taken to a village to be sold, but a compassionate man (aptly referred to as 'Guardian') takes Rickie home with him and cares for her. When he goes on a business trip, Rickie bonds with Henri the scruffy dog. I don't want to spoil the ending, so I won't. Our four year old son loves this book, and he doesn't impress easily! He's never had a problem with sitting through it and I never once got the impression that it was over head or too much for him. The books holds much truth, in a manner very appropriate for younger ones. For myself, I loved the fact that Ms. Goodall refers to Henri and Rickie's "owner" as their Guardian, as it should be.