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 her head to collect the water. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring. And she dreams. She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own. Inspired by the childhood of African born model Georgie Badiel, acclaimed author Susan Verde and award-winning author/illustrator Peter H. Reynolds have come together to tell this moving story. As a child in Burkina Faso, Georgie and the other girls in her village had to walk for miles each day to collect water. This vibrant, engaging picture book sheds light on this struggle that continues all over the world today, instilling hope for a future when all children will have access to clean drinking water."
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The Water Princess tackles a serious issue with both seriousness and whimsy, effortlessly teaching students about the reality that many people in the world live without access to water. Inspired by the childhood of co-writer Georgie Badiel, a model and activist from Burkina Faso, the book provides a platform for students to learn how to be world changers and activists.
“It’s a rare picture book that not only educates children about a serious issue but also shows them how they can make a difference. The collaboration that will lead to The Water Princess, forthcoming from Putnam in September 2016, unites a cast of children’s book veterans and some unlikely partners in a project that began with the real-life story of one African girl’s quest for clean drinking water, and will end with the digging of a well to serve that girl’s friends and neighbors.” –Publishers Weekly “An international story which tackles a serious global issue with Reynolds’ characteristic visual whimsy.” –Starred Kirkus Review
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AuthorIn addition to being an author, yogi and native New Yorker, Susan also leads mindfulness workshops for children and adults. Her books focus on a variety of topics, and alway highlights the unique perspective children have on the world. Her stories focus on their interactions with the world around them and allow them deal with big issues in a calming and mindful way. From yoga sequences to lifelong friendships and more, Susan’s books are used to teach children how to be proud of themselves and how to support one another in their pursuits — no matter how small they may seem! ArchivesCategories |