A heart-warming and achingly relevant story about elephant conservation, from picture book legend, Michael Foreman.

Noa loves to watch the elephants play in the water near his small village in East Africa. One day tragedy strikes and the baby is left all alone, his mother killed by poachers.
When Noa and his village adopt the lonely orphan, a beautiful friendship is born. Until one stormy night when Noa may need his friend to save him too...

In Association with Tusk, the African wildlife conservation charity, HarperCollins Children's Books is proud to draw attention to the plight of the elephants through award-winning and bestselling Michael Foreman's exquisite illustrations and gripping tale of survival and friendship.

Perfect for children of all ages to share with their families and learn about the the environment and the importance of preserving remarkable world we live in.

An important story about friendship and saving the elephants

About the Author

Over his career, Michael Foreman has illustrated a vast range of books from Shakespeare and Dickens to Terry Jones and Michael Morpurgo. His worldwide travels provide ideas and locations for his books which, for decades, have frequently promoted peace and concern for the environment. He has won many prestigious
awards, both as author and illustrator, including the Kate Greenaway Medal twice.

Reviews

"One of the best-known and most prolific writer-illustrators of children's books" GUARDIAN

Book Information
ISBN 9780008413286
Author Michael Foreman
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint HarperCollins
Publisher HarperCollins Publishers
Weight(grams) 130g
Dimensions(mm) 250mm * 178mm * 3mm