Growing Up in Africa's Elephant Kingdom The Story of Little Bull

by James, Ellen Foley

• ISBN13: 9780806920955
• ISBN10: 0806920955
• Edition: Reprint
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2001-12-31
• Publisher: Sterling

Summary

Early one morning, as the rising sun spread its light across the wide African sky, a baby elephant was born. His name was Little Bull. He's one of the most endearing main characters in a story in many years--and he's real! Come along and share his adventures. Through enchanting full-color photos, watch as this mischievous, playful, and innocent 250-pound baby elephant learns about the world around him. See him newly born, his big elephant ears wrapped tightly around him; struggling to his feet for the first time, prodded by his mother's wiggly trunk; stumbling and swaying on wobbly legs; and making friends with many of the members of Africa's animal kingdom. In a playground as wide as all outdoors, in a land of lush rolling hills and umbrella trees, Little Bull and his herd live and travel. You'll meet the family who watches over him always, as well as the other baby elephants that play and wrestle with him. You're also there as the rains stop, and the grass and water slowly dry up. Follow the herd as they go on a journey across miles of land, searching desperately for food...until finally the dark clouds roll in, and the cool, fresh rains pour down and turn the earth green once more. With its simple and lyrical style, lush color photography, and design that echoes traditional African art and motifs, this enchanting tale makes perfect quiet reading for young children.