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A little elephant and his mother share an unforgettable days journey in this touching and gorgeously illustrated tale set in India.

The sun is not yet up when a small elephant named Raju embarks with his mother on a special outing. As they meet a slithering snake in the forest, snapping crocodiles in the river, even a tiger in the tall grass, Rajus mother shoos the scary creatures away and keeps her little one safe. Holding tight to his mothers tail, Raju follows her up a high mountainand what they find at the top takes his breath away. Timothy Knapmans story of trust and tenderness between mother and baby is beautifully matched by Patrick Bensons expressive and atmospheric illustrations.

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Patrick Bensons soft, expressive illustrations harmonize with Timothy Knapmans reassuring story of a mother elephant and her son.
The Wall Street Journal

Finely detailed, water-washed images of the Indian countryside emphasize the nervous excitement of new experiences and love between parent and child. ... A thoughtful presentation of a youngsters ever-expanding world.
School Library Journal

A mother-child journey readers will want to share again, soon.
Kirkus Reviews

Beautiful illustrations in a naturalistic style perfectly complement this story about discovery, patience, and love.
Midwest Book Review

Expressing the simultaneous longings for safe, familiar surroundings in one direction and new adventures in the other, this quiet picture book will speak to many young children.
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Author Bio

Timothy Knapman has written a number of childrens books as well as plays, song lyrics, and opera libretti. He lives in Surrey, England.

Patrick Benson is the illustrator of the beloved and best-selling Owl Babies by Martin Waddell and has also illustrated books by Roald Dahl and Russell Hoban, among others. He has won many awards, including the Mother Goose Award, the Christopher Award, and the Kurt Maschler Award. He lives in Scotland.