Not that her parents didnt lead interesting lives before she was born, but they werent why i picked this book up. Often her wisdom is beyond her years, and her innocence and obvious rapport with the animals is both fascinating and charming. Animals and pets baby animals cute animals wild animals animals amazing amor animal lion cub crocodiles big cats. My book of africa by tippi degre 9781770070295 ebay. Tippi my book of africa kindle edition by degre, tippi, sylvie. Born in namibia in 1990, the daughter of french, freelance wildlife. Read about the beginnings of their daughter tippi s life in the bush, dunes and swamps, and her endearing kinship with wild animals particularly abu, a fiveton elephant, whom she calls my brother. Charming photographs of tippi with her bushmen friends, and animal friends. Tippi was born in nambia and due to a lack of playmates of the human sort, made friends with the wildlife that lived around her including a 5ton elephant she called brother.
The language of the wild is no secret for tippi of africa. Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain degr and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of africa s most beautiful and dangerous animals. It has beautiful stories told by the original wild child of africa tippi. 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. Read tippi my book of africa by tippi degre available from rakuten kobo. Tippi s 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. 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. My book of africa takes the reader on a journey into africa and into the world of a tenyearold girl called tippi. My book of africa now being published worldwide for the first time show the young girl making friends with an elephant, who she calls her brother, and a leopard, her.
It was published and translated in several languages in 2000 and in southern africa in 2005, in english. We have new and used copies available, in 0 edition starting at. 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. Jun 27, 20 tippi was born in namibia to french filmmakers who had been shooting meerkats for a decade. Buy tippimy book of africa by tippi degre, alain degre, sylvie robert online at alibris. She grew up with local tribes and animals who were semitamed and living in sanctuaries. Tippi my book of africa kindle edition published october 4th 2012 by struik lifestyle random house struik kindle edition, 144 pages. Its a hardback lifttheflap book thats available in english and german, and it covers how. 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. My book of africa back in 2005, showcasing breathtaking images of tippi and her friends. Tippi my book of africa tippi degre book safari outdoor.
In the narrative tippi explains how it feels to grow up wild and how much she loves animals and africa. Tippi shares her thoughts and wisdom on africa, its people and the animals she has come to know and love. From sitting on the back of an ostrich, lying peacefully with a young leopard or. I downloaded the book to my kindle fire hdx tablet. Tippi parents had left her in the african forests from the ag. Tippi degre the girl who grew up with wildlife in namibia. My book of africa, showcases the magical images that. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. She used to play in the birds, a frightening alfred.
Looking at the photographs of tippi and various wild african animals, its difficult to believe that. Tippi of africa goodreads meet your next favorite book. Buy a discounted paperback of tippi online from australias leading online bookstore. Resilience is the ability to bounce back from lifes challenges and traumas.
Tippi my book of africa kindle edition by degre, tippi. Booktopia has tippi, my book of africa by tippi degre. 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. 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. Travelettes tippi degra a the little wild child of africa travelettes. The book adds words to the images in the voice of young tippi degree, daughter of professional wildlife photographers. No, this is not the kid from the jungle book movie. My book of africa by tippi degre 1jul2014 paperback paperback january 1, 1600. Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers.
My book of africa by tippi degre, paperback barnes. If you are not satisfied for any reason, simply drop us an email and we will give you a 100% refund upon returning the item. This book takes the reader on a delightful journey into africa and into the world of a little girl called tippi who tell. She believes that she has the gift of talking to animals and that they are like brothers to her. Tippi my book of africa penguin random house south africa. The photos are exquisite, while the book is perhaps geared towards children, tippi was 15 when it was first published so its not a cutesy, talking down to kids, book of wild animals.
I also may have been more interested in her parents early adventures if i had some idea of who they. Uhoh, it looks like your internet explorer is out of date. I speak to them with my mind, or through my eyes, my heart or my soul, and i see that they understand. Here are 12 books that tell stories of resilience and offer tools to help you. Discover delightful childrens books with amazon book box, a subscription that delivers new books every 1, 2, or 3 months new amazon book box prime customers receive 15% off your first box. 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. Bioprospecting, the use of genetic or biological resources for commercial purposes, is a profitoriented enterprise facing new challenges with. Tippimy book of africa by tippi degre, alain degre, sylvie. Now, we all know the conflicting feelings that come along with returning from a. At 10 years old, tippi writes a book tippi my book of africa telling about her life in southern africa and madagascar, a novel based on tippi s adventurous life. Tippi has been compared to mowgli from the jungle book.
Her parents photographs about their life in africa became world famous. This book deals with the values of medicinal plants and associated knowledges in the field of bioprospecting in postapartheid south africa. The reallife mowgli who grew up with africas wild animals. Pictures show the life of tippi degre who spent her first ten. Native moon magazine meet tippi benjamine okanti degre.
My book of africa paperback geillustreerd, 31 oktober 2005. My book of africa takes the reader on a delightful journey into africa and into the world of a tenyearold girl called tippi. It was a tough transition from the expanse of the african desert to the parisian streets. Tippi, my book of africa by tippi degre 9781770070295.
My book of africa, shows her making friends with an elephant, who she brands her brother. It was hard work, it was difficult, it was hot and i. Tippi bridging the gap to africa trailer video author. My book of africa from the worlds largest community of readers. Tippi degre, sylvie robert photographer, alain degre photographer asin. Tippi degre african wildlife child namibia animal girl. Watch the special story on jungle book and mowgli in real life by incredible child tippi degre. In 1997, she was the protagonist of le monde selon tippi tippis world, filmed in namibia and botswana.
Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain degr and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of. My parents named me after the american actress tippi hendren. Download tippi my book of africa pdf free video dailymotion. For a book called tippi of africa, i was really expecting tippi to make her appearance well before the second half of the book. Tippimy book of africa by tippi degre, alain degre. Probably because it was written from a childs point of view but i would have preferred something written by her as an adult. In 1997, she was the protagonist of le monde selon tippi tippi s world, filmed in namibia and botswana. Fast forward a couple of years, and bowens suddenly decided that he was interested in africa. Tippi degre books list of books by author tippi degre. A darling book about the life of a child of french heritage, who was born and raised in namibia, africa. Tippi by tippi degre and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at.
Feb 25, 2016 download tippi my book of africa pdf free. 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. When she was 10, tippi wrote tippi my book of africa. African travel photography, photography travel, books. She was disappointed that there was nothing to climb in paris, so she used lamposts. Tippi is the daughter of french filmmakers and wildlife photographers, alain degre and sylvie robert, who have captured her on film with some of africa s most beautiful and dangerous animals. Get your order fast and stress free with free curbside pickup. Lee tippi my book of africa por tippi degre disponible en rakuten kobo.
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