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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Why read it?
2 authors picked The Elephants Come Home as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
I love true stories about animals. This is a beautiful story of a conservationist (Lawrence Anthony) who rescues a traumatized herd of elephants in danger of being killed. Tomsic and Hooper show us how compassion, kindness, and a little bit of patience can form the strongest of bonds.
Anthony was a well-known conservationist in South Africa who developed a special bond with these rescued elephants. His unique connection with these pachyderms has been passed down to new generations of elephants and the rangers who protect them.
The back matter offers more information about Lawrence Anthony, the elephants he protected,…
From Hayley's list on picture books about animals for young readers.
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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