Sally Grindley is the author of numerous books for children. She lives in England. You can visit her website here.

Rosalind Beardshaw has illustrated numerous books for children. She lives in England.

“Grindley interweaves facts smoothly into this beautiful picture book; her choice of descriptive and action-oriented vocabulary will capture young audiences. A visually beautiful and factually accurate look at a majestic animal.” ―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” ―Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, 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

“The story is really great and a wonderful book for a unit about the arctic, or polar bears. Great for story time also.” ―Letters, Numbers and Books, oh my!

Sally Grindley is the author of numerous books for children. She lives in England. You can visit her website here.

John Butler has written more than a dozen books for children and illustrated over sixty. His books have been published in more than twenty countries and won awards such as the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, IRA Teachers’ Choice Awards, and Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year. He has had a long career in illustration, working for a very wide range of clients including Time magazine, “Sesame Street,” and the Sunday Times. He lives in England. You can visit his website here.

“Without preaching about the environment, the book admirably strengthens the bond between human and orangutan.” ―Publishers Weekly

“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” ―Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, 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

“The book’s interesting plot, beautiful illustrations, and important topic of endangered animals make it a valuable resource. Highly recommended.” ―Library Talk

Sally Grindley is the author of numerous books for children. She lives in England. You can visit her website here.

John Butler has written more than a dozen books for children and illustrated over sixty. His books have been published in more than twenty countries and won awards such as the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, IRA Teachers’ Choice Awards, and Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year. He has had a long career in illustration, working for a very wide range of clients including Time magazine, “Sesame Street,” and the Sunday Times. He lives in England. You can visit his website here.

“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” ―Jack Hanna, Director Emeritus of the Columbus Zoo, 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

“This is an excellent book to get your young ones started learning about wildlife in general and elephants in particular… John Butler’s exquisite artwork brings the characters to life and depicts the African landscape in realistic detail.” ―Blue Owl Reviews

Sally Grindley is the author of numerous books for children. She lives in England. You can visit her website here.

John Butler has written more than a dozen books for children and illustrated over sixty. His books have been published in more than twenty countries and won awards such as the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Best Book Award, IRA Teachers’ Choice Awards, and Bank Street College of Education’s Best Children’s Books of the Year. He has had a long career in illustration, working for a very wide range of clients including Time magazine, “Sesame Street,” and the Sunday Times. He lives in England. You can visit his website here.