The Elephant and the Tree - Hardcover

Lee, Jin Pyn

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0762435321 ISBN 13: 9780762435326

Publisher: Running Press, 2009

Synopsis

Originally published in Singapore as part of the First-Time Writers and Illustrators Publishing Initiative, The Elephant and the Tree became an instant success, selling out its entire print run. Distinctly illustrated in black and green and orchestrated to a tuneful rhythm, this little picture book about the enduring friendship between an Asian Elephant and a tree promote friendship, conservationism, and ecological awareness.

Not since The Giving Tree or Owen and Mzee has such a simple and heartwarming tale been crafted to teach young readers about the power of friendship, adventure, and discovery. The Elephant and the Tree is sure to become a classic beloved by generations of readers, inspiring loyalty and love, as well as encouraging children to think for themselves. A modern-day tale of friendship, this story is unique and not to be missed!

The Elephant and the Tree is made with recycled materials.

About this title

About the Author

Jin Pyn Lee is a talented new author from Singapore who has been hailed as a National Talent by the press and media of her country. Animal Planet recently recognized Jin Pyn Lee's creative talents. Selected from 34,000 applicants worldwide, Jin Pyn and five other amateur filmmakers starred in one of the biggest Animal Planet's original productions, Unearthed, in April of 2007. For her final documentary, Jin Pyn followed the elephants in the Shamwari Game Reserve, which employs a system where elephants can remain wild and humans can still profit. Jin Pyn Lee currently works as the Production Researcher for Moving Visuals and resides in Singapore. She plans to donate a portion of her profits to the Elephant Nature Foundation. Visit her at www.elephantandtree.com

Reviews

Kindergarten-Grade 3—Dedicated to "the voiceless," this simple book with minimal text and pictures limns the lifelong friendship between an elephant and a tree. At the beginning, "The tree and the elephant were best of friends, both were young and both were small." Gradually they grow—the mature elephant tells the tree of his wanderings and the tree becomes taller than all the others in the forest and tells his friend about the world outside their home. Then "progress" comes: the elephant is captured and the tree is cut down to make the elephant's saddle. Still together, they live their days reminding one another of their past when both were free. The artistic chalklike line drawings in lime green are set against black pages with lime green text until the disaster strikes. Then the text and the changes that happen to the two friends are drawn in white. This is a poetic and sad story, bemoaning the loss of habitat and the sorrow of captivity in a direct and simple way that children can comprehend. The book makes for a stunning presentation, but will work best when shared with an adult.—Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
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Edition details

• Publisher: Running Press
• Publication date: 2009
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0762435321
• ISBN 13: 9780762435326
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 48