Name: The Water Princess
Price: 270.00 ZAR
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Author: Peter H. Reynolds
ISBN: 9780399172588

Type

Physical Book

Author

Susan Verde

Georgie Badiel

Illustrated by

Peter H. Reynolds

Publisher

G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers

Year

2016

Language

English

Pages

Format

Hardcover

Dimensions

24.8 x 25.1 x 1.0 cm

Weight

0.41 kg.

ISBN13

9780399172588

Synopsis "The Water Princess "

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.

Peter H. Reynolds

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Peter H. Reynolds (Canada, 1961) is a children's book writer and illustrator, known for his books that inspire creativity, self-expression, and self-confidence. Founder of FableVision, a company dedicated to education and visual storytelling, he has been recognized for his distinctive artistic style and positive messages. His work has been translated into multiple languages and has influenced educators and young readers around the world.

Among his most notable books are The Dot (2003), Ish (2004), The Word Collector (2018), and Say Something (2020), all within the illustrated album genre. The Dot has received awards such as the Oppenheim Platinum Toy Award and the Borders Books' Original Voices Award in 2003, establishing Reynolds as a key figure in contemporary children's literature.

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