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Key Features Description 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.As a child in Burkina Faso, African-born... Show More 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.As a child in Burkina Faso, African-born model Georgie Badiel 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. Product Details Item #: NTS818855 ISBN13: 9781338188554 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 40 Genre: Realistic Fiction Weston Woods ID: PB2985SCH Grades: K - 2 Lexile® Measure: 590L Guided Reading Level: GR Level L DRA Level: 20 - 24 ACR Level: 2.2 Key Features Item #: NTS818855 ISBN13: 9781338188554 Format: Paperback Book Pages: 40 Genre: Realistic Fiction Weston Woods ID: PB2985SCH Grades: K - 2 Lexile® Measure: 590L Guided Reading Level: GR Level L DRA Level: 20 - 24 ACR Level: 2.2
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The Water Princess
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). 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. Seller Inventory # 00102344220
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The Water Princess
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). 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. Seller Inventory # 00101605750
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Seller: Your Online Bookstore, Houston, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 1338188550-3-21756592
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Seller: Gulf Coast Books, Cypress, TX, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Seller Inventory # 1338188550-3-21098761
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Seller: 3Brothers Bookstore, Egg harbor township, NJ, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Cover may have light wear, pages in very good condition and binding is sturdy; may have other light shelf wear or creases. May have notes or highlighting. Seller Inventory # EVV.1338188550.VG
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Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Book is in good condition and may include underlining highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.1338188550.G
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Seller: Zoom Books Company, Lynden, WA, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZBV.1338188550.VG
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Seller: Zoom Books East, Glendale Heights, IL, U.S.A.
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Condition: very_good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Book is in very good condition and may include minimal underlining highlighting. The book can also include "From the library of" labels. May not contain miscellaneous items toys, dvds, etc. . We offer 100% money back guarantee and 24 7 customer service. Seller Inventory # ZEV.1338188550.VG
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Seller: BooksRun, Philadelphia, PA, U.S.A.
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Paperback. Condition: Fair. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting, as well as stains, bent corners, or any other major defect, but the text is not obscured in any way. Seller Inventory # 1338188550-7-1
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Seller: ZBK Books, Carlstadt, NJ, U.S.A.
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Condition: good. Peter H. Reynolds (illustrator). Fast & Free Shipping â" Good condition. It may show normal signs of use, such as light writing, highlighting, or library markings, but all pages are intact and the book is fully readable. A solid, complete copy that's ready to enjoy. Seller Inventory # ZWV.1338188550.G