The Elephants Come Home
Book description
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 Francoise Malby hear that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home. They welcome the elephants to their…
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Not only is this an amazing true story in its own right, but also the language of this picture book is pure poetry and the art; oh my! This beautifully rendered story chokes me up every time I read it.
Lawrence and Françoise live on the Thula Thula reserve in South Africa and are asked to take on a herd of angry elephants that are causing trouble elsewhere. After many setbacks, Lawrence gains the trust of the herd, so already a great story.
But then, years later, after the herd has settled in and lives on the sanctuary but far…
From Deb's list on humans bonding with wild animals.
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