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hollyxbear's review
5.0
This book was very moving. I had no idea about the Thula Thula animal sanctuary, but I am for sure going to donate to this amazing cause that helps animals.
bibliobrittish's review
4.0
Kim Tomsic has once again found a little-known, inspiring piece of history and turned it into a masterpiece of children's literature! A beautifully illustrated story sure to resonate with elephant (and animal) lovers everywhere, The Elephants Come Home is imbued with stirring life lessons in courage and empathy, made all the more real because it doesn't shy away from grief. Simple, yet profound. I could stare at the illustrations all day long.
lostinausten's review
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
fast-paced
5.0
The true story of how a couple helped save elephants in Africa.
I knew this book would get me emotional and the ending got me all choked up.
This book tells the story of how a couple, who lived on protected land in Africa, took a chance with allowing some "angry" elephants to live with them. The bond between the couple and the elephants slowly builds and develops throughout the book. It was amazing to see this relationship and the drawings really added to the beauty of this story and its setting. The book teaches a great lesson about having compassion and patience with all animals...a lesson everyone needs to learn. I also appreciated the extra information about the reserve and how to donate to the Thula Thula charity.
I knew this book would get me emotional and the ending got me all choked up.
This book tells the story of how a couple, who lived on protected land in Africa, took a chance with allowing some "angry" elephants to live with them. The bond between the couple and the elephants slowly builds and develops throughout the book. It was amazing to see this relationship and the drawings really added to the beauty of this story and its setting. The book teaches a great lesson about having compassion and patience with all animals...a lesson everyone needs to learn. I also appreciated the extra information about the reserve and how to donate to the Thula Thula charity.
sharonskinner's review
5.0
Such a great non-fiction book! Captures all the meotion in a relatable way while telling the true story of a band of unhappy elephants in need of a place to call home.
byarsjp's review
3.0
2022 read #96
3.5 stars! I loved the illustrations in this book. The fact this is based on a true story makes it more heart warming. Poaching elephants still happens today; it's great to teach kids through a story like this. I also learned more about Africa's wildlife and geography.
3.5 stars! I loved the illustrations in this book. The fact this is based on a true story makes it more heart warming. Poaching elephants still happens today; it's great to teach kids through a story like this. I also learned more about Africa's wildlife and geography.
abigailbat's review
Oh, what a sweet story! This beautiful picture book about a couple living on a wildlife preserve in South Africa and a herd of elephants they helped save definitely got me in the feels. Hand this one to fans of Christian the Lion or Owen & Mzee or readers of books about human/animal relationships like Animals Welcome.