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Elephants of the Tsunami
Average rating
5 out of 5
Based on 15 Ratings and 9 Reviews

Book Description
Elephants of the Tsunami is based on a true story about eight working elephants of Thailand, who, during the 2004 South Asian Tsunami, freed themselves from their bonds and raced down to the beach to rescue nearly fifty people who otherwise would have been consumed by the sea. Sensitively written and beautifully illustrated, Elephants of the Tsunami is a picture book for all ages, and a wonderfu... More
Book Information
PublisherEarthBoundBooks
BindingHardcover (3 editions)
Reading LevelAges 4-8
# of Pages24
ISBN-100977181855
ISBN-13978-0977181858
Publication Date06/01/2007
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About Jana Laiz (Author) : Hi Everyone! I'm Jana Laiz author of Weeping Under This Same Moon, Elephants of the Tsunami, and co-author of "A Free Woman On God's Earth" The True Story of Elizabeth "Mumbet" Freeman, The Slave Who ... more
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About Hope Archer (Editor) : Hope Archer is a published editor of children's books. A published credit of Hope Archer is Elephants of the Tsunami.
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About Tara Cafiero (Illustrator) : Tara Cafiero is a published illustrator of children's books. Published credits of Tara Cafiero include Elephants of the Tsunami.
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2/15/2008 Tina Wuehr said: This book is essential for the classroom. It is an emotional story - but told with eloquence and style. My daughter's grade 3 teacher read it to her class - they were so moved by the story, it made them all want to learn more!
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