As the end of the year approaches and the days grow short and dark, thoughts begin to turn to the people we lost during the year. There are a lot of names, beloved by many, that come to mind. Diane Keaton. Robert Redford. David Lynch.

I think losing Jane Goodall was a particularly hard loss, though. Not simply because of the legacy of her life and work, but also because she served as an inspiration for so many. She even, if you’ll recall, starred in a Caldecott Honor winning picture book....