The amazing true story of a herd of elephants, the man who saved them,
and the miracle of love that brought them home.
One day in 1999, Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby hear that a herd
of wild African elephants needs a new home. They welcome the elephants
to their wildlife sanctuary--Thula Thula--with open arms. But the
elephants are much less sure they want to stay. How will Lawrence prove
to them that they are safe and loved? What follows is a gorgeously
illustrated real-life story of a friendship . . . and the story of the
miraculous way that love given freely will return--greater and more
wonderful than it began.
- TOUCHING ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Owen and Mzee, Tarra and Bella, Rescue
and Jessica . . . touching true stories of the emotional bonds possible
between species are charming, and speak to the limitlessness of love.
- ELEPHANT APPEAL: Elephants are one of the most fascinating and
charming wild animals in all of nature. This heartwarming true story
will intrigue and inspire children, and turn even the most reluctant
readers into elephant enthusiasts.
- CONSERVATION THEME: This book tells the true story of caring for one
of the world's most beloved endangered animals: the African elephant.
This book is a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the
importance of preserving endangered species and their environments.
- ENGAGING NONFICTION: There's no better way to get readers hooked on
factual books than to offer them real-life stories with heart and
meaning.
- STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards
(NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K-2
curriculums, while later grades address topics like conservation and
endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly
visual narrative, this book is an excellent resource for librarians and
primary school educators.
Perfect for:
- Kindergarten and elementary school teachers
- Parents and grandparents
- Librarians
- Lovers of animals, wildlife, and the natural world
- Zoo and natural history museumgoers
