Instead of a crown, she wears a heavy pot on her head to collect the water. Every morning, she rises before the sun to make the long journey to the well. And try as she might, Gie Gie cannot bring the water closer she cannot make it run clearer. But clean drinking water is scarce in her small African village. With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie’s kingdom is a beautiful land. May NOT include discs, access code or other supplemental materials.Ģ016, G.P.Based on supermodel Georgie Badiel’s childhood, a young girl dreams of bringing clean drinking water to her African village Page edges may have foxing (age related spots and browning). Pages may include moderate to heavy amount of notes and highlighting, but the text is not obscured or unreadable. All pages and the cover are intact, but the dust cover may be missing. Signs of wear can include aesthetic issues such as scratches, dents, worn and creased covers, folded page corners and minor liquid stains. The item is very worn but continues to work perfectly. Reynolds in this stunning picture book.Ĭhoose your shipping method in Checkout. Inspired by the childhood of Burkina Faso-born model Georgie Badiel, The Water Princess brings together the exceptional talents of Susan Verde and Peter H.

She dreams of a day when her village will have cool, crystal-clear water of its own. After the voyage home, after boiling the water to drink and clean with, Gie Gie thinks of the trip that tomorrow will bring.

With its wide sky and warm earth, Princess Gie Gie's kingdom is a beautiful land.

The Water Princess by Susan Verde