The World's Loneliest Elephant
Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue
$41.95
- Hardcover
40 pages
- Release Date
13 February 2023
Summary
Kaavan grew up in captivity in a Pakistani zoo. For years, he lived in poor conditions with only one friend, an elephant named Saheli. After Saheli died, Kaavan was overcome by grief and his health worsened. When animal rights activists around the world were alerted to Kaavan’s deteriorating condition, Dr. Amir Khalil visited the elephant to see what could be done.
Thanks to the virality of Kaavan’s story—and with the publicity and fundraising efforts of pop culture icon Cher—Dr. Khal…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9780316364591 |
|---|---|
| ISBN-10: | 0316364592 |
| Author: | Ralph Fletcher, Naoko Stoop |
| Publisher: | Little, Brown & Company |
| Imprint: | Little, Brown Young Readers |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 40 |
| Release Date: | 13 February 2023 |
| Weight: | 444g |
| Dimensions: | 224mm x 288mm x 12mm |
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Critics Review
“Together Fletcher and Stoop have brought a lesson home, showing the importance of individual and group action, and the true story of an elephant now living his best life on a reserve…. A great story about the world’s loneliest elephant and how activism and a few dedicated people saved him.”–SLJ“A simply told, true story with great child appeal.” –Booklist“We are very happy this book will share Kaavan’s story with young readers who now have the chance to learn more about this magnificent and forgiving elephant.”–Saengduean “Lek” Chailert, Founder of Elephant Nature Park and Co-Founder of Cambodia Wildlife SanctuaryPraise for The World’s Loneliest Elephant:
“Beautifully told…. The illustrations–gouache and acrylic on wood–feature bands of grain below the painted surface that give a hazy beauty to the pages and a remarkable amount of texture to Kaavan’s skin…. Sad, sublime, and surely something special.”–Kirkus Reviews
About The Author
Ralph Fletcher
Ralph Fletcher is the author of a wide range of books for young readers, from picture books (The Sandman) to novels (Fig Pudding), from memoirs (Marshfield Dreams) to writing advice (Guy-Write). He also teaches workshops on poetry and writing. Mr. Fletcher lives with his family in Lee, New Hampshire.
Naoko Stoop’s love of drawing began when she was a young girl growing up in Japan. She now lives and paints in Brooklyn, New York, using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags as her canvases. The author-illustrator of Red Knit Cap Girl and Sing With Me! Action Songs Every Child Should Know?, Naoko hopes her art will inspire the child within everyone.
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