Elephants Come Home: A True Story of Seven Elephants, Two People, and One Extraordinary Friendship

In 1999, Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby welcome a herd of wild African elephants to their wildlife sanctuary, Thula Thula. The elephants are hesitant to stay, but Lawrence proves to them that they are safe and loved through a friendship and the miraculous way that love given freely will return. This heartwarming true story is a great resource for educators to teach about animal habitats, conservation, and endangered species.

Format: Hardback
Length: 68 pages
Publication date: 10 June 2021
Publisher: Chronicle Books

One day in 1999, Lawrence Anthony and Françoise Malby heard that a herd of wild African elephants needs a new home. They welcome the elephants to their wildlife sanctuary—Thula Thula—with open arms. But the elephants are much less sure they want to stay. How will Lawrence prove to them that they are safe and loved? What follows is a gorgeously illustrated real-life story of a friendship.

• TOUCHING ANIMAL FRIENDSHIPS: Owen and Mzee, Tarra and Bella, Rescue and Jessica. . . touching true stories of the emotional bonds possible between species are charming, and speak to the limitlessness of love.

• ELEPHANT APPEAL: Elephants are one of the most fascinating and charming wild animals in all of nature. This heartwarming true story will intrigue and inspire children, and turn even the most reluctant readers into elephant enthusiasts.

• CONSERVATION THEME: This book tells the true story of caring for one of the world's most beloved endangered animals: the African elephant. This book is a great, upbeat jumping-off point for discussions of the importance of preserving endangered species and their environments.

• ENGAGING NONFICTION: There's no better way to get readers hooked on factual books than to offer them real-life stories with heart and meaning.

• STRONG CURRICULUM CONNECTIONS: The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) emphasize learning about animal habitats/biomes in K–2 curriculums, while later grades address topics like conservation and endangered species. With a depth of research and an engaging, highly visual narrative, this book is a perfect fit for classroom use.

Weight: 590g
Dimension: 252 x 290 x 15 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781452127835