Jenny the Chimpanzee
Learn about the history and origins of humanity’s evolution, explained simply by a chimpanzee named Jenny. And be reminded of how interconnected humans are with all other wildlife on this planet.
Jenny the Chimpanzee (Eifrig Publishing, 34 p. $18.99 hard cover, $12.99 soft cover) by Lotus Kay features illustrations by Chey Diehl. These books are printed in the USA on recycled, acid-free paper.
The book has been named among the best in family-friendly media, products and services by the Mom’s Choice Awards®.
About the Author
Lotus Kay is a youth writer, singer/songwriter and children’s book author. Her writings have been published in various outlets such as Thrive Global, Green Child Magazine, Light of Consciousness, Voya: Voice of Youth Advocates, Kindness Magazine and many others. She is a recipient of a grant from Jane Goodall’s Roots and Shoots program for her work creating an educational campaign called Bears for Cares to educate youth about endangered species and wildlife. She wrote her first book, More Beautiful Than Heaven, when she was just 16, and has continued to write more impactful children's books: Billie the Octopus, A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys, Jenny the Chimpanzee, and Friends Lift You Up, all in collaboration with Bears for Cares, to educate kids on the importance and beauty of nature and motivate them to help protect the Earth and create a more compassionate world. Visit Lotus’ website at www.lotuskay.com.
About Bears for Cares
On Endangered Species Day, Lotus Kay and her sister Jazmin launched Bears for Cares to help children around the world understand the state of wildlife and endangered species by providing educational children’s books and accompanying stuffed animals themed with creating a more compassionate world. Bears for Cares is proud to be a project of Jane Goodall's youth education program Roots & Shoots. Bears for Cares donates a portions of its proceeds to the Jane Goodall Institute and her Roots & Shoots program to help support other young people passionate about helping our wildlife and planet.
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What People are Saying:
“Dear Lotus, It is fantastic that you are writing these books – thank you so much for sending me some copies, including, of course, Jenny. And it is such a good idea to have soft toys with them. Children’s books are really important – and even more so because of the pandemic. Congratulations.”
— Dr. Jane Goodall, founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and Roots & Shoots
“A collaborative picture book for children ages 4-9, "Jenny the Chimpanzee" is a story by the team of author/storyteller Lotus Kay and artist/illustrator Chey Diehl about the history and origins of humanity's evolution, explained simply by a chimpanzee named Jenny. Young readers will be reminded of how interconnected humans are with all other wildlife on this planet. Informative, entertaining, and impressively original, "Jenny the Chimpanzee" is especially and unreservedly recommended for family, daycare center, preschool, elementary school, and community library collections. It should be noted for personal reading lists that "Jenny the Chimpanzee" is also readily available in a paperback edition.” - Midwest Book Review: Children's Bookwatch (midwestbookreview.com)
“This new children’s book by 19-year old Lotus Kay and illustrated by Chey Diehl is part of the “Bears for Cares” book series, which was founded by sisters Kay and Jazmin as part of Jane Goodall Institute’s Roots & Shoots youth service program. “Jenny the Chimpanzee” tells the history and origins of human evolution through a chimpanzee named Jenny. Written by 19-year old Lotus Kay, endangered species and environment advocate the book aims to educate children about the state of wildlife and our earth and to inspire them to make a difference in the world. “- L.A. Parent Magazine in their Earth Day round up.
“Jenny the Chimpanzee by Lotus Kay is a wonderfully engaging children's book about Jenny, a chimpanzee who helps young audiences learn about evolution and history. Jenny is the one explaining things, and will immediately bring young readers into the story. But there is more than text. The narrative rhymes make it fun to read and easy for children to learn. There are also important, inspiring quotes by the famous environmentalist and chimpanzee expert, Dr. Jane Goodall. There is plenty for children to be excited about in the story, and parents will like it too--the message of how humans and wildlife are connected on earth and that, human or chimp, caring for one another is of utmost importance.
The author offers an irresistible combination of rhyme, story, message, and illustrations by Chey Diehl. This book is actually the most recent in the Bears for Cares series of books, a campaign launched by Kay and her sister Jazmin as a Jane Goodall-based project for Endangered Species Day. The campaign hopes to bring attention to wildlife and our planet through education and books like Jenny the Chimpanzee. But perhaps more than that, the book hopes to show even young readers that they can play a part in making the world a better place for every living creature. The message seems to be that caring is the first step to making improvements. The message is relevant, the illustrations are charming, and it's great to find Jane Goodall featured prominently. Jenny the Chimpanzee by Lotus Kay is a lovely story about interconnectedness and caring, and would be a terrific addition to any book club or children's library. - Readers’ Favorite
“Kay, a 19-year-old author of children's books, activist, and co-founder of Bears for Cares, has penned Jenny the Chimpanzee as part of a campaign to inspire the next generation in protecting our Earth and other species. Presented in a fun, approachable way, the eponymous Jenny takes the reader through the history and origins of humanity's evolution, explaining how interconnected humans are with all other animals and wildlife on this planet. Kay, a Woodstock resident, is also the author of A Thanksgiving for the Turkeys, Billie the Octopus, and More Beautiful than Heaven. The books are beautifully illustrated by artist Chey Diehl, and come with companion stuffed animals.” - The Chronogram
