On safari in the savanna, a curious little girl follows a large new friend. While on a safari adventure, a budding photographer meets an elephant friend while taking pictures of the scenery. The encounter turns into an afternoon of observation and discovery. From eating, to swimming, to pooping, elephants are just like us ? aren't they? Well, maybe not quite ? For instance, when you spot an elephant, you might be tempted to offer her a water bottle in the sweaty, savanna heat. But not to worry! A sidebar explains that elephants are very intelligent animals who rely on memory to find watering holes they've visited in the past. Oh, and they also have big ears and can fan themselves to keep cool! Throughout this wildlife adventure, fun-to-read sidebars add context by describing a variety of fascinating facts about elephants, while colorful, warm illustrations perfectly capture the playful savanna expedition in this informational picture book. AGES: 3 to 7 AUTHOR: Deborah Kerbel is the author of middle grade and YA novels, nonfiction, and many picture books, including What About an Octopus? and Whirl. She also wrote the award-winning graphic novel Fred & Marjorie. Deborah's books have been shortlisted for numerous awards, including the Governor General's Literary Award and the Forest of Reading Blue Spruce Award. She lives with her family in Thornhill, Ontario. Dawn Lo is a graduate of Emily Carr University, and in addition to illustrating children's books, her work has appeared on stationery, greeting cards, public art installations, murals, and more. She also works part-time in her local library where she can surround herself with books. She lives and works in Burnaby, British Columbia. SELLING POINTS: . STEM curriculum ties to animal behavior, adaptation, and savanna habitats, with an end page on extra elephant facts . Written by Deborah Kerbel, author of the Forest of Reading Yellow Cedar Award-winning Fred & Marjorie . Companion title to What About an Octopus?
