Me...Jane by Patrick McDonnell

Picture book biographies are perfect for the K-2 grades and Me...Jane by Patrick McDonnell is simply perfect. Patrick McDonnell, creator of the comic series MUTTS, has written several picture books, but this is his first picture book biography. Me..Jane is a simplistic biography about Jane Goodall and her childhood dream of helping animals. The adorable watercolor illustrations along with the minimal text is perfect for a read aloud for biography units or during Women's History Month. The inclusion of Jane's stuffed animal chimpanzee Jubilee and their bond is especially heartwarming as they explore the curiousity of nature together. Mr. McDonnell's website includes a detailed interview on he created Me...Jane. I was pleased  to find book related activities perfect for Kindergarten students and even a contest to enter.