Tippie degre was born in windhoek, namibia, on june 4, 1990 to wildlife photographerfilmmaker parents and was. This volume presents new research and critical debates in african book history, and brings together a range of disciplinary perspectives by leading scholars in the subject. Bfa collects, sorts and ships donated textbooks, reference and general reading books, as well as computers and ereaders, throughout africa. In the narrative tippi explains how it feels to grow up. Fast forward a couple of years, and bowens suddenly decided that he was interested in africa. Tippi my book of africa kindle edition by degre, tippi. Available to ship from books2africa uk to a port in any african country. My book of africa contains the words of a little girl who has the gift of reaching out and touching the people and animals of africa.
My book of africa by tippi degre, paperback barnes. Tippi my book of africa by tippi degre, sylvie robert, alain degre. Africa az attempts to provide, in a concise manner, the facts for an elementary understanding of the continent and its complex problems. Although books for africa has made tremendous progress in its mission, the book famine in africa remains a reality. My book of africa, photography by sylvie robert and alain degre is an exquisite book of dropdead photography that will literally have you exclaiming with mouth open, i cant believe this is real. In 2000, degre wrote the novel tippi my book of africa, based on her life in namibia. Tippi shares her thoughts and wisdom on africa, its people and the animals she has come to know and love. Degre and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of africas most beautiful and dangerous animals. Paul and atlanta, georgia, bfas mission is to end the book famine in africa. Tippi benjamine okanti degre born june 4, 1990 is a french woman best known for spending her youth in namibia among wild animals and tribes people.
Weve come up with these classic books covering various areas of africa, species of wildlife and styles of photography. Into africa by thomas sterling nook book ebook barnes. Her world is filled with characters like leon the chameleon, abu the. Africa s wild cats have long been a focus of fascination and intrigue among travelers and wildlife lovers. Tippi my book of africa kindle edition by degre, tippi, sylvie. Namibia is in southern africa, bordering south africa, botswana, angola, zambia, and the atlantic ocean. Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain degre and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of africas most beautiful and dangerous animals.
Everyone saw her as a real life mowgli from the jungle book. Tippis parents, both photographers who worked in africa for a period, took the opportunity to shoot photographs of her playing in the wilderness, with animals, and with natives. The reallife mowgli who grew up with africas wild animals. The books2africa project was started in 2007 by ewald visser when he discovered a severe shortage of books in schools in africa. Jun 30, 2019 africa is humanity and nature at its rawest. Buy tippi my book of africa by tippi degre, alain degre, sylvie robert online at alibris uk. The most populous country is nigeria with 155 million inhabitants 2009. Books to africa international is a uk registered charity 1152599 an organisation in special consultative status with the united nations economic and social council ecosoc since 2017.
In the narrative tippi explains how it feels to grow. Read novels online chronicles of narnia books narnia 3 long books early reading fantasy story chapter one books to buy middle earth. She also set up a website, and returned to africa to make six nature documentaries for the discovery channel. Charity navigator historical ratings for books for africa. Our vision is a world where everyone has access to the books that will enrich, improve and change their lives. The books are shown under different headings which makes it easy to navigate through the store. Tippi bridging the gap to africa tippi degre, also known as tippi of africa has been living in france and madagascar for the past 7. Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain degre and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of africas most. The magical life of tippi degre, the real mowgli from the. Tippi degre is now 24 years old with an impressive number of accomplisments under her belt thanks to her extraordinary life. Overseas libraries one of our most beneficial connections is our ongoing relationship with thrive africa, enabling us to jointly provide educational facilities for communities in ghana. Please use our blog and tell your friends about books of africa.
See more ideas about books, african and childrens books. A book of her adventures tippi of africa, isbn 9781868720835 was published and translated in several languages. In partnership with thrive africa and book relief uk, we have helped create over 300 community libraries in rural areas of ghana. My book of africa, and was the star of six documentaries. The northern part of the region is a semiarid terrain, south of the sahara desert. My book of africa, showcases the magical images that have led to comparisons with rudyard kiplings young hero. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets.
In 200203, she was the presenter of around the world with tippi, six wildlife. In 200203, she was the presenter of around the world with tippi, six wildlife and environmental tv documentaries biography. My book of africa, photography by sylvie robert and alain degre is an exquisite book of dropdead. Books for africas mission is to end the book famine in africa. List of books and articles about west africa online. Books for africa strives to help create a culture of literacy and provide the tools of empowerment to the next generation of parents, teachers, and leaders in africa. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading tippi my book of africa. Books for africa is a 501c3 nonprofit organization dedicated to collecting, sorting, shipping, and distributing books to children and adults in africa. Includes a choice of 1 extra pallet of supplementary resources. The organization has received 4 and 3 stars in the past. Book aid international is the uk s leading international book donation and library development charity.
Just register and make your order and we will respond quickly. Africas wild cats have long been a focus of fascination and intrigue among travelers and wildlife lovers. West africa covers an area of about onefifth of the continent, or 6,140,000 sq km. In partnership with thrive africa and book relief uk, we have helped create over 300 community libraries in. Where books are available, there are still very few. Ewald completed the first five book drives, but handed the reigns over to the bentonvillebella vista daybreak rotary club in bentonville, arkansas when he went to college. Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain.
We like africa and we like books so what better to feature in todays blog than books about africa. I speak to them with my mind, or through my eyes, my heart or my soul, and i see that they understand and answer me. This is by no means a comprehensive list of books about africa, of which there are many, but more just a list of books to give you a taste. The horse and his boy uk paperback edition, with cover and interior art by pauline baynes. With photographer gerald hindes stunning, crisp, graphic images, luke hunter. The total population of west africa exceeds 250 million. Books for africa receives funds for the shipment of books to africa, and this is the organizations only program. Tippi my book of africa by tippi degre overdrive rakuten. May 15, 20 tippi degre aka tippi of africa, born of french wild life animal photographers, is the real, live version of jungle book. Degre and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of africa s most beautiful and dangerous animals. This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into africa and into the world of a little girl called tippi who tell. This is by no means a comprehensive list of books about africa, of which there are many, but more just a.
It s beautifully illustrated with over 100 magical photographs taken by her parents, french filmmakers and photographers, sylvie robert and alain degre. Ebook tippi degr libro electronico descargar pdf serie. The story of books for africa, a nonprofit in minnesota that has shipping over 14 million books to the african continent. Books for africa provides the gently used or new donated books, and the recipient organization in africa or their financial supporters worldwide pay the shipping costs and distribute the books. Books for africa has been rated by charity navigator for 18 years and receives 4 out of 4 stars. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. Tippi my book of africa kindle edition by degre, tippi, sylvie robert, alain degre. Lee tippi my book of africa por tippi degre disponible en rakuten kobo. The real life mowgli animals, animals wild, mowgli.
We have compiled a list of some of our favourites that have stood out over the years find more books about africa to add to your reading list here from reading them in the corridors of school to watching the films based on them to recommendations by friends and oprah. Books for africa partners with recipients in africa to ship sea containers of books each 40foot container holds about 22,000 donated books. Additionally, books for africa allows donors to target donations to specific countries and provides feedback to donor when books have been shipped to their countries. Tippi aged 6 with her arms stretched out on sea bird island, africa the magical life of tippi degre, the real mowgli from the jungle book images from the book, tippi of africa tippi degre has been dubbed the real life mowgli, as she was raised amongst wild animals. In the narrative tippi explains how it feels to grow up wild and how much she loves animals and africa. This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into africa and into the world of a little girl called tippi who tells her unforgettable story on her return from africa to france at the age of ten. Alongside the big three lion, leopard, and cheetah africa is home to another seven species of cats. Oct 25, 2006 the story of books for africa, a nonprofit in minnesota that has shipping over 14 million books to the african continent. Tippi s parents are french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain degre and sylvie robert. Bfa has delivered over 47 million books, serving all 55 african countries since 1988. A quick scan of the aardvark safaris bookshelf leads to a debate in the office as to the best photographic book on african wildlife and how many we should include in our recommendations for world book day 2016 on 3rd march.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on february 9, 2020. Tippi, the girl who grew up with wild african animals. Tippi benjamine okanti degre, the real life mowgli. Its a continent home to some of the greatest natural features on earth and some of the worst atrocities in modern history. It includes case studies from across africa, ranging from thirdcentury manuscript traditions to twentyfirst century internet communications.