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The Elephant and the Mountain

Richard H Ffrench-Constant author Emma Wood illustrator

Format:Hardback

Publisher:Brambleby Books

Published:7th Mar '18

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The Elephant and the Mountain cover

This inspiring picture book about nature and climate change is a beautifully told tale set beneath Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa’s tallest mountain. Elephants once roamed freely through lush lands fed by melting snow from the mountain top. As the snow begins to disappear, so does the water that sustains all life. It leads the elephants on a long and difficult journey in search of a new home. Through lyrical storytelling and captivating illustrations, this book invites children to marvel at nature’s balance — and to care deeply for the animals and places that depend on it.


Perfect for children aged 4–8, it is a touching bedtime story that inspires empathy and curiosity. It sparks conversations about nature and climate cha

My 6 year daughter loves the book. She read it by herself and then told me and her Mum all about the story and the challenges that the elephants face. We should do everything we can to raise awareness of environmental issues and children's stories like this are the perfect vehicle. We owe it to young people to show them the beauty and wonder of the natural world, as well as its fragility. - Ross Piper, Zoologist and Explorer;

ISBN: 9781908241528

Dimensions: unknown

Weight: unknown

38 pages