A Baby Elephant in the Wild

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School , Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: September 17, 2014

Review

The author and her husband witnessed the birth of a wild baby elephant (Lisa) in Africa. This opportunity lead to them following Lisa over several months capturing fantastic photographs that show the young elephant's growth and development. Readers learn about the formation of a family group, eating, bathing practices, and ultimately read that these magnificent beasts are dwindling in the wild. There is just enough text to keep primary graders on the edge of their chairs as a teacher or parents shows the photos. The scrapbook presentation works well and the background colors complement the text and photos. Add this to primary school media centers and public libraries where animal books are craved by young readers.

Overall Book Score: excellent