Little Elephant Thunderfoot

By Sally Grindley

Book Overview

Little Elephant Thunderfoot is only twenty minutes old when he stands up to nurse for the first time. Soon he begins to learn much more about life on the African savannah: where to find food and... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1561451800
• ISBN13: 9781561451807
• Release Date: September 1999
• Publisher: Peachtree Publishers
• Length: 1 Pages
• Weight: 1.60 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 10.7" x 9.6"
• Age Range: 5 to 8 years
• Grade Range: Kindergarten to Grade 3

Customer Reviews

Gorgeous New Children's Book Conveying A Message About Death

Little Elephant Thunderfoot is born to a loving Mother in the wilds of Africa, where he soon realizes that his grandmother, Wise Old One, is the leader of the herd, as well as the eyes and ears for every elephant who happens to be a part of the pack. Little Elephant Thunderfoot adores to be near Wise Old One, as she teaches him a great many things, and even plays games with him and the other baby elephants from time to time. However, one day Wise Old One sounds the trumpet alarm, then falls to the ground, and stops moving. Little Elephant Thunderfoot and the rest of his herd are now forced to leave their beloved leader, and set out on a journey to find a new herd that they will be safe with. Sally Grindley has a lovely talent for writing wonderful children's book featuring baby animals, as well as an important message. The message contained in LITTLE ELEPHANT THUNDERFOOT is that of death. Her prose is well written, and will appeal to young children, while John Butler's illustrations are breath-taking and will capture their attention from the first page to the very last. Overall this is a gorgeous new book that is perfect for all, especially families trying to teach their children about death. Erika Sorocco Book Review Columnist for The Community Bugle Newspaper

A delightful book with a message for children and adults.

Thunderfoot is a baby elephant who is nurtured by his mother and grandmother, the latter being the matriarch of the herd. He soon learns that his grandmother makes sure the elephants are aware of danger and helps them find food and water. When his grandmother is shot by a poacher the herd runs to safety and he finds that all of them must adapt to losses and carry on. To quote the authors: 'Elephants, the largest land animals, are strong, intelligent, peaceful and fun-loving. The oldest female leads the herd, normally made up of daughters, granddaughters, sisters and their offspring. They all help to look after the youngest elephants. The males grow up within the herd, but leave to live on their own when they are about sixteen years old.' I have noticed that the most tireless workers in any group are the women. They are the ones who nurture, educate and guide the 'elephants' under their care. We males like to trumpet and make a lot of noise, but we do very little compared to our female counterparts. Buy a dozen of this wonderful book and give them to people you appreciate, who work, sometimes without credit given to them, for your comfort and welfare.