Rickie & Henri

A True Story

Illustrated by Alan Marks
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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.
Jane Goodall is a preeminent anthropologist and conservationist and the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. She is the author of Hope for Animals and Their World, My Life with the Chimpanzees, and Reason for Hope. View titles by Jane Goodall
Alan Marks studied graphic design at the Bath Academy of Art in England and was awarded Best Artist at Medway College of Art and Design. He worked for magazines and newspapers before finding his true calling as a picture book artist. His illustrations grace many books include several minedition titles by Jane Goodall. View titles by Alan Marks

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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.

Author

Jane Goodall is a preeminent anthropologist and conservationist and the world’s foremost expert on chimpanzees. She is the founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a United Nations Messenger of Peace. She is the author of Hope for Animals and Their World, My Life with the Chimpanzees, and Reason for Hope. View titles by Jane Goodall
Alan Marks studied graphic design at the Bath Academy of Art in England and was awarded Best Artist at Medway College of Art and Design. He worked for magazines and newspapers before finding his true calling as a picture book artist. His illustrations grace many books include several minedition titles by Jane Goodall. View titles by Alan Marks

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