Elephants Remember: A True Story

In this nonfiction picture book, Lawrence Anthony and the matriarch of the herd he saved in South Africa form a deep bond. When Lawrence died, the matriarch led all the elephants to his home to mourn him. The story inspires readers of all ages to appreciate human-elephant mutual love and respect.

Format: Hardback
Length: 48 pages
Publication date: 16 December 2022
Publisher: Tilbury House,U.S.

From the acclaimed author-illustrator of The Eye of the Whale (Tilbury House, 2013), this captivating nonfiction picture book takes readers on a heartwarming journey into the life of Lawrence Anthony and the profound connection he formed with the matriarch of the herd he rescued at his animal reserve in South Africa. In a testament to the indomitable spirit of these magnificent creatures, the matriarch, in the wake of Lawrence's passing, led all the elephants from distant corners of the reserve in a solemn procession to his humble abode. There, they gathered in collective grief, honoring his memory with their presence. Remarkably, for the next two years, the elephants returned to the same spot on the same day, a testament to their extraordinary ability to remember and honor the departed. This poignant tale of human-elephant mutual love and respect resonates with readers of all ages, reminding us of the profound bonds that can be forged between species and the power of compassion and understanding.

Weight: 512g
Dimension: 237 x 264 x 13 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780884489283