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Binding
Paperback
Number of Pages
256
Age Group
All
Language
English
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This is a children's picture book for early readers—a fictional jungle adventure about a curious young elephant who follows a strange sound and becomes separated from his herd. With bravery, friendship, and a love of nature at its heart, it invites young readers aged 3–7 to explore belonging, courage, and kindness in an engaging, comforting tone.
The story is presented in a story-led format with lush, expressive illustrations that bring the jungle to life. As rain and sun weave through the pages, the young elephant meets a motley cast of woodland creatures—the scent-spraying civets, a lurking python, and a cheeky mynah—on a journey that asks big questions about safety, trust, and coming home. The onomatopoeic sounds add sensory texture, inviting readers to imagine the forest’s voices and rhythms.
Readers move through the book at a gentle pace, following simple sentences and vivid pictures that support early readers as they anticipate what happens next and discuss emotions like fear, courage, and happiness. While primarily a tale, it also offers windows into wildlife and habitat, making learning feel natural and enjoyable for curious minds.
After finishing, readers gain a sense of wonder about the natural world, confidence in facing small fears, and a lasting appreciation for family, friendship, and exploration.
Product Details
Author
Stephen Alter
Publisher
Rupa Publications
Number of Pages
256
Language
English
SKU
BK0539639
ISBN
9780143480556
Reading Age
All
Dimensions
19.8x12.9x0.5CM
Binding
Paperback
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Stephen Alter Lives In The Hill Station Of Mussoorie, Where He Was Born And Raised. He Writes Books Both For Adults And Younger Readers. Most Of His Work Focuses On Nature, Particularly In The Himalaya. His Most Recent Book, The Cobra’S Gaze: Exploring India’S Wild Heritage, Is All About Wildlife And Wild Places In Different Parts Of India. Stephen Alter Is The Author Of More Than Twenty Books Of Fiction And Non-Fiction. Wild Himalaya: A Natural History Of The Greatest Mountain Range On Earth, A Work Of Non-Fiction, Received The 2020 Banff Mountain Book Award In The Mountain Environment And Natural History Category. His Memoir, Becoming A Mountain: Himalayan Journeys In Search Of The Sacred And The Sublime, Received The Kekoo Naoroji Award For Himalayaniterature. In The Jungles Of The Night: A Novel About Jim Corbett, Was Shortlisted For The Dsc South Asianiterature Award. Hisatest Work Includes Death In Shambles And Birdwatching: A Novel. Alter Has Taught At The American University In Cairo, Egypt, Where He Was Director Of The Writing Program For Seven Years. Following This, He Was Writer-In-Residence At Mit For Ten Years. Among The Honours He Has Received Are Fellowships From The Guggenheim Foundation, The Fulbright Program, The East West Centre In Hawaii, And The Banff Centre For Mountain Culture. He Is Also The Founding Director Of The Mussoorie Mountain Festival. His Memoir, Becoming A Mountain: Himalayan Journeys In Search Of The Sacred And The Sublime, Won The Kekoo Naoroji Book Award For Himalayan Literature. In The Jungles Of The Night, A Novel About Jim Corbett, Was Shortlisted For The Dsc Prize For South Asian Literature. His Latest Work Includes The Cobra’S Gaze: Exploring India’S Wild Heritage, Death In Shambles: A Hill Station Mystery, And Birdwatching: A Novel Which Won The 2023 Greenlitfest Book Of The Year. Among The Honours He Has Received Are Fellowships From The Guggenheim Foundation, The Fulbright Program, The East-West Center In Hawaii, And The Banff Centre For Mountain Culture. In The Jungles Of The Night: A Novel About Jim Corbett Was Shortlisted For The Dsc South Asianiterature Award. Hisatest Work Includes Death In Shambles And Birdwatching: A Novel Which Won The 2023 Greenit Fest Book Of The Year.