A Boy and a Jaguar - Alan Rabinowitz

As a child, Rabinowitz stuttered uncontrollably. But when he spoke to animals, he was fluent. Readers can follow the world-renowned wild cat conservationist' remarkable life as he finds a voice to speak for those who can't speak for themselves. Full color. \n2015 Schneider Family Book Award Winner \n \n Alan loves animals, but the great cat house at the Bronx Zoo makes him sad. Why are they all alone in empty cages? Are they being punished? More than anything, he wants to be their champion--their voice--but he stutters uncontrollably. \n \n\n \nExcept when he talks to animals...\n \nThen he is fluent.\n \nFollow the life of the man Time Magazine calls, the Indiana Jones of wildlife conservationas he searches for his voice and fulfills a promise to speak for animals, and people, who cannot speak for themselves. This real-life story with tender illustrations by Catia Chien explores truths not defined by the spoken word.\n \n