Tarra & Bella
The Elephant and Dog Who Became Best Friends
$21.51
- Paperback
32 pages
- Release Date
6 March 2014
Summary
The captivating true story of an elephant and dog who became best friends.
A friendship unlike any other!
After retiring from the circus, Tarra became the first resident of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. When other elephants moved in and developed close friendships, only Tarra remained alone—until the day she met a stray mixed-breed dog named Bella. From then on, the two were inseparable.
Color photographs of Tarra and Bella at home in the Elephant Sanctuary deft…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780147510631 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0147510635 |
| Author: | Carol Buckley |
| Publisher: | Penguin Putnam Inc |
| Imprint: | Penguin USA |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 6 March 2014 |
| Weight: | 159g |
| Dimensions: | 3mm x 254mm x 254mm |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
You Can Find This Book In
Critics Review
“A sweet and sincere offering.”
—Booklist
“Buckley’s straightforward text and her empathy-building photos warmly present an indelible image of this unlikely friendship without trying to explain it. It simply is.”
—School Library Journal
“The animals’ friendship will inspire young readers.”
—Publishers Weekly
Carol Buckley
Carol Buckley is cofounder and CEO of The Elephant Sanctuary. Carol has over 30 years’ experience in the care and management of elephants and in 1995, Carol co-founded the nation’s first natural-habitat refuge for sick, old, and needy endangered Asian elephants with her own elephant, Tarra. She is a well-known speaker on the subject of elephant care. Carol attended the Exotic Animal Training and Management Program at Moorpark College in California, and she is licensed by the United States Department of Agriculture and the Tennessee Wildlife Resources Agency. She is also the author of two picture books.
Returns
This item is eligible for free returns within 30 days of delivery. See our returns policy for further details.