Children’s non-fiction - I’m Lucy: A day in the life of a young bonobo
By Debra Durham • Jul 1st, 2008 • Category: Non-fiction, Recommendation
I saw an announcement for a charming children’s book about bonobos today and wanted to pass it along: I’m Lucy: A day in the life of a young Bonobo.
Bonobos are a species of chimpanzee whose last remaining stands of habitat in Africa are severely threatened. Like other great apes, bonobos are our closest primate cousins. Fun facts about bonobos are woven into a larger message about conservation and caring for animals and the earth. Need another reason to order a copy of I’m Lucy? According to the website,
“All profits from I’m Lucy go to the Bonobo Conservation Initiative and
Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots program – organizations working to save
the bonobos and the Earth.”
The accompanying website, bonobokids.org, is fun and colorful. The pictures, sounds and music will appeal to many kids.
For the budding primatologist or eco-minded kid, I’m Lucy should be a fun and educational summertime hit. And what a great cause. And look at that face. Makes me wish I were a kid!
