What the Elephant Heard (Libro en Inglés)

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ISBN: 9781913519322
ISBN: 9781913519322
Editorial: Welbeck Editions
Autor: Guillain, Charlotte
Año de edición: 2021
N° Paginas: 64
Tipo de pasta: Pasta dura
Descripción: Told in gentle rhyming verse, the story of a heard of African elephants as they journey across the parched savannah in search of water.“[E]specially accessible to young children due to its excellent use of rhyming meter and limited text on each page. It’s a great candidate for reading aloud, as children will discover the beauty and intelligence of elephant herds while coming to recognize the factors that threaten elephants on a daily basis.”―School Library Journal“plenty of helpful detail in this informative and emotional title well suited for both animal-lovers and report writers.”―BooklistThe matriarch tells of all the sounds of the savannah, and how the landscape has changed over the years. Still, she remembers where to find water, just as her mother did before her.Accompanying non-fiction pages at the end of the book include information on African elephants, their family structure and migration patterns, as well as the challenges of climate change, habitat loss and illegal poaching, and what we as readers can do to help.From School Library JournalK-Gr 2-The African savanna is home to myriad animal species, including majestic elephant herds led by wise older matriarchs. As humans have begun to affect this important space, elephants and other creatures have had to adjust their travel and behavior accordingly. Human-led alterations have caused water and land to become scarce, and with the additional risk of poaching, the overall survival of elephants in coming years is being called into question. This nonfiction work is especially accessible to young children due to its excellent use of rhyming meter and limited text on each page. It's a great candidate for reading aloud, as children will discover the beauty and intelligence of elephant herds while coming to recognize the factors that threaten elephants on a daily basis. The spare text is well placed, drawing readers' eyes to the lovely illustrations that dominate each spread. The cover itself features a dramatic view of an elephant, and a variety of savanna dwellers appear throughout. These images have soft lines and textures, creating a whimsical backdrop for the narrative. At the end, readers will find a selection of facts about elephants, information about the brave people who protect them, and invitations for wildlife preservation in readers' own communities. VERDICT This heartfelt book combines important facts with a charming presentation to educate a new generation about protecting elephants around the world.-Mary Lanniα(c) Copyright 2011. Library Journals LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Media Source, Inc. No redistribution permitted.Review“...especially accessible to young children....It’s a great candidate for reading aloud, as children will discover the beauty and intelligence of elephant herds while coming to recognize the factors that threaten elephants on a daily basis.”—School Library JournalAbout the AuthorCharlotte Guillain writes fiction and non-fiction for children, including the George’s Amazing Adventures series, illustrated by award-winning illustrator Lee Wildish and featured on CBeebies Bedtime Stories. Her non-fiction picture book The Street Beneath My Feet was shortlisted for the UKLA Book Awards and selected by the Guardian as one of 15 ‘modern classics’.Sam Usher has been shortlisted for the Waterstones Prize and the Red House Children’s Book Award and longlisted for the Kate Greenaway medal. He is particularly admired for his technical drawing skill and prowess with watercolor.
  • Idioma: Inglés
  • Envío: Desde EE. UU.
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