Title: The Water Princess
Author: Susan Verde
Illustrator: Peter H. Reynolds
Grade Range: K-3, ATOS 2.2 (End of year first grade)
The Water Princess, inspired by model and activist Georgie Badiel’s childhood in Burkina Faso.
The story tells of Princess Gie Gie’s life in her beautiful kingdom. In her village, water is scarce, so she along with her mother and other women must travel daily to retrieve water for their families. This is a beautifully written story filled with vibrant images that bring attention to the challenges of water scarcity.
If you’re interested in learning more about Georgie Badiel’s efforts “to provide clean water and sanitation to the people of Burkina Faso”, visit the Georgie Badiel Foundation website.