Elephants In My Backyard

Elephants in my Backyard is a delightful tale of the relationship between a little girl and an elephant. When Zindagi finds Hathi (an injured calf elephant) by the side of the road, she decides to take him home and help him recover. Through laughter, trials and tribulations a close bond develops between them. However, when the seasonal drought arrives at the village, so does chaos, threatening their relationship. Can Hathi survive the drought? What decision does Zindagi face? And what does she learn about friendship? Help your child appreciate the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice in this poignant yet light-hearted story. University of Manitoba "Recommends" this book! http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol19/no33/elephantsinmybackyard.html