The World's Loneliest Elephant
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A heartwarming true story about Kaavan the elephant, his unlikely bond with singer and activist Cher, his rescue by veterinarian and animal rights crusader Dr. Amir Khalil, and relocation to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.
Kaavan grew up in captivity in a Pakistani zoo. For years, he lived in poor conditions with only one...
Published By Christy Ottaviano Books
Format Hardback
Number Of Pages 40
Publication Date 10/18/2022
ISBN 9780316364591
Dimensions 11.4 inches x 8.8 inches
Praise for The World's Loneliest Elephant:
"Beautifully told.... The illustrations—gouache and acrylic on wood—feature bands of grain below the painted surface that give a hazy beauty to the pages and a remarkable amount of texture to Kaavan’s skin.... Sad, sublime, and surely something special."—Kirkus Reviews
"A simply told, true story with great child appeal."
—Booklist
"Together Fletcher and Stoop have brought a lesson home, showing the importance of individual and group action, and the true story of an elephant now living his best life on a reserve…. A great story about the world’s loneliest elephant and how activism and a few dedicated people saved him."—SLJ
"We are very happy this book will share Kaavan’s story with young readers who now have the chance to learn more about this magnificent and forgiving elephant."—Saengduean "Lek" Chailert, Founder of Elephant Nature Park and Co-Founder of Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary