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LITTLE ELEPHANT THUNDERFOOT
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Written by
Sally Grindley
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Illustrated by
John Butler
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Hardcover: $15.95
ISBN: 978-1-56145-180-7
Total Pages: 32
Size: 10-3/8 x 9-3/8
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Picture Books, ages 4-8/Fiction/Nature/Science and Nature
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JOHN BUTLER is the author and illustrator of numerous books for children. He lives in England.
You can visit John Butler's website at: www.johnbutlerart.com
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Sally Grindley is the author of numerous books for children. She lives in England.
You can visit Sally Grindley's website at: www.sallygrindley.co.uk
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A TOUCHING, REALISTIC look at elephant life from an acclaimed author/illustrator team.
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Accelerated Reader & Reading Counts Tests:
AR Quiz#: 32254
AR Reading Level: 4.0
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LITTLE ELEPHANT THUNDERFOOT is only twenty minutes old when he stands up to nurse for the first time. Soon he begins to learn much more about life on the African savannah: where to find food and water, what to do when danger is near, how to use his trunk for splashing playfully in the river. He is taught these things by his grandmother, Wise Old One, who is also leader of the herd. An enormous yet gentle creature, she has roamed the savannah for over fifty years.
One day, however, two loud bangs echo over the landscape and Wise Old One falls to the ground. The other elephants in the herd, unable to rouse her, flee in panic. Yet they return at dawn to cover her body with clumps of grass and to mourn. Now Little Elephant Thunderfoot, his family, and the rest of the herd must learn how to live without their leader and teacher.
Sally Grindley's straightforward, simple text presents a factually accurate picture of elephant life on the African savannah. John Butler's full-color illustrations contribute to the stunning realism of this picture book. Young readers who care about the conservation and protection of elephants will be captivated by this moving account of everyday elephant life.
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Reviews
"Set in the savannas of Africa, this touching story tells of a baby elephant's early life and relationship with his grandmother, the head of the herd.... Heartwarming, earth tone illustrations complement the story.... The double-page spreads and attractive layout make this title a good choice for group sharing. It's also a fine book to use to educate youngsters about poachers and elephant behavior, or to instill respect for the animal kingdom and conservation." School Library Journal "The series of animal books by Sally Grindley and John Butler is one of the finest I’ve ever seen! The stories are not only wonderfully written, but are also technically accurate in their descriptions of daily life in the animal world. The illustrations couldn’t be better--the animals seem to jump to life from the pages!" Jack Hanna, Host of "Jack Hanna’s Animal Adventures" TV series "Sally Grindley and John Butler's beautiful and moving stories will help inspire a new generation of careful stewards of our precious and fragile world."Kathryn S. Fuller, President and CEO, World Wildlife Fund
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