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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 2014 · Est. 7 min read-aloud
A Boy and a Jaguar
Written by Alan Rabinowitz · Illustrated by Catia Chien
A boy finds his voice with animals, overcoming a stutter to champion their cause.
4.2/5 Goodreads · 2,436 ratings
32 pages· 789 words· Est. 7 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Alan feels a deep connection to animals, but his stutter silences him—except when speaking to them. At the Bronx Zoo, he sees caged cats and vows to be their voice. Journey with Alan, dubbed the 'Indiana Jones of wildlife conservation,' as he discovers his fluency and purpose, advocating for creatures and people who cannot speak for themselves. This heartfelt tale reveals the power of communication beyond words, inviting readers to explore a world where silence speaks volumes.
From the publisher
2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner 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.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 789
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD670L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.8
- F&P level
- ~P
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 166145
Publication
- Published
- May 6, 2014
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780547875071
- LCCN
- 2012025531
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