Meet Daphne, a young girl who wanted to help every creature she met.
Mother to Elephants is an inspiring children's biography and kids nonfiction elephant book based on the true story of Daphne Sheldrick, whose love for animals grew into a mission to help orphaned elephants.
From the time she was little, Daphne dreamed of caring for animals. 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?
Mother to Elephants is an ideal choice for parents and teachers seeking:
- Inspiring nonfiction narratives
- Biographies about remarkable women
- Role models for young readers
- STEM-related content for kids
This heartwarming elephant story for kids teaches kindness, courage, empathy, creativity, and perseverance through the story of a real-life hero. Young readers will discover fascinating elephant facts, learn about wildlife conservation, and see how one person's determination can make a difference.
Perfect for ages 6–9, this engaging children's biography is ideal for animal lovers, classroom libraries, homeschool learning, and family read-alouds. Children who enjoy true stories and inspiring role models will love this award-winning book.
Praised by educators and reviewers, Mother to Elephants includes a bonus childhood scene and a fun STEM activity.
Discover Mother to Elephants, an inspiring story for kids and one of the most heartwarming elephant books for kids, showing how kindness and determination can help change 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.
