In the Shadow of an Elephant

A thought-provoking story filled with content that will generate a variety of discussions both at home and in the classroom. A gentle introduction to loss and bereavement with the positive overtones of the strength that can come from friendship between boy and elephant. Educators and parents will find the story’s subject matter shares a gentle message about death and grief that will be appreciated by both young and older readers. A gorgeously illustrated book adopting black and white drawing with splashes of earth tones to compliment the strong story telling. A book with global significance that touches on the continued destruction that poaching poses in today’s world.