Winner Children’s Book International USA
Finalist Wishing Shelf Book Award UK
A baby elephant was running out of time—and no one knew how to save her.
Mother to Elephants is the inspiring true story of Daphne Sheldrick, a young woman whose love for animals changed the lives of orphaned elephants.
From the time she was little, Daphne wanted to help every creature she met. But one day, her biggest challenge arrived—a tiny orphaned elephant named Aisha.
Without her mother's milk, Aisha could not survive. No one had ever successfully created a formula for orphaned baby elephants. Could Daphne find a way to help?
Perfect for ages 6–9, this engaging nonfiction biography teaches children that kindness, courage, creativity, and perseverance can help solve even the toughest problems. Along the way, readers will discover fascinating elephant facts, learn about wildlife conservation, and see how one person's determination can make a difference.
Award-winning and praised by educators and reviewers, this inspiring book also includes a bonus childhood scene and a fun STEM activity.
A perfect choice for parents, teachers, and animal lovers—and for kids who enjoy stories about real people who changed the world.
R.G. de Rouen is a graduate of the Institute of Children's Literature in Connecticut and writes fiction that inspires a love of reading with a pinch of humor along the way. Throughout his 25+ years as an elementary teacher throughout the world, he has also been an advocate of animal and nature protection which he brings into his nonfiction stories.Books For Benjamin, his first picture book, has been widely recognized and received several awards, including the 2024 Readers' Choice Gold Award Winner for Best Children's Book (Ages 3-7) and the Readers' Favorite Silver Medal. Like his fictional character Benjamin, R.G. de Rouen can't live without books! Mother To Elephants, a non-fiction picture book biography, portrays the life of Dame Daphne Sheldrick. Her dedication in rescuing baby orphan elephants in Kenya, serves as a great inspiration to children and adults alike. To find out more about the author, please visit him at rgderouen.com
Kateryna Rohotova (Kate) is an illustrator from Ukraine. She graduated from Luhansk State Institute of Culture and Arts as a digital artist. She worked for eight years as a 2D artist in the gaming industry, but in 2018 she became a freelance artist. Now her favorite part of her job is creating watercolor illustrations for children's books. Her hobbies include handmade crafts, photography, cooking, and aquariums... but drawing is the main passion of her life.
