A Heartwarming Wordless Tale of Imagination and Courage
Discover a magical world of friendship and environmental awareness in The Boy and the Elephant.
This stunning wordless picture book follows a young boy’s journey to save the trees in his neighborhood and protect his beloved elephant friend.
In the heart of a bustling city, a young boy finds a haven of peace and imagination.
Through the lens of his creativity, he sees a majestic elephant living among the trees in the overgrown lot next door.
Their bond is unbreakable, but when the trees are threatened by development, the boy must find a way to protect his friend and the natural world.
Why You and Your Child Will Love This Book
- Imaginative Storytelling: The Boy and the Elephant invites children to create their own narratives, fostering creativity and imagination.
- Beautiful Illustrations: The book’s stunning artwork brings the story to life, captivating young readers and adults alike.
- Important Themes: This story explores themes of friendship, environmental protection, and the power of individual action, making it a valuable learning tool.
- Wordless Design: The absence of text allows readers of all ages to connect with the story on a universal level, making it accessible to children who are still learning to read.
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Let’s inspire the next generation of environmental stewards and foster a love of nature and imagination.
The Boy and the Elephant
Random House Kids
isbn 9780593707661
Pub Date 8/27/24
Synopsis
From an award-winning illustrator comes a tender, magical, and gorgeously rendered wordless picture book about a boy who saves the trees in the lot next door from being cut down.
Amongst the hustle and bustle of the city is an overgrown piece of land where trees and wildlife thrive.
A boy, who lives in a house on the lot next to it, loves to visit.
He has a friend there: an elephant, an animal that he sees within the shapes of the trees.
No matter the weather, the boy visits.
And as the seasons change so does the elephant; thick green foliage changes to autumnal colors before the bare branches of harsh winter appear.
But one day, builders arrive.
The land has been sold, and the trees have been marked for removal.
The boy can’t lose his elephant, and so he comes up with a plan.
Unbearably beautiful and moving, and with a touch of magical realism, here is a wordless picture book about conservation and children’s ability to be powerful agents of change.
Author
Freya Blackwood
Suggested Ages
4 to 8 years old
Preschool to 3rd Grade
Genre
Children’s Fiction
Science and Nature
Wordless Picture Book
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