In this, Jenni Desmond’s third nonfiction children’s book about one of the large, endangered animals of Earth, we join a young boy as he learns about The Elephant.
From Africa to Asia, the elephant makes its home. Light on their feet, despite their great weight, these magnificent creatures appear light and graceful because they’re always walking on their tip-toes. They have excellent hearing and can detect the rumblings of other elephants from six miles away. And, just like humans being right handed or left handed, elephants can be right tusked or left tusked! The recipient of the 2016 New York Times Best Illustrated award for her book The Polar Bear, Desmond creates illustrations that are scientifically accurate, strikingly detailed, and beautifully rendered in collage, paint, and coloured pencil.
"There are quite a few children's books about these magnificent, endangered mammals, and this one is among the best. ... The text covers elephant territory, anatomy, behaviors, and more, ending with comparisons between sleep for elephants and sleep for humans―a perfect ending for a well-executed book. A must-have for anyone who loves elephants."―STARRED REVIEW, Kirkus Reviews
Also available, The Blue Whale and The Polar Bear
Publisher: Enchanted Lion Books
Format: Hard Cover | 48 pages