Junior Book Recommendations: Elephants

World Elephant Day, celebrated on 12th August each year, was originally started in Thailand as a way to bring attention to the threats these animals face. To learn more about this, visit the World Elephant Day website.

Elephants are well loved by children the world over, and there are many books that are either about elephants, or stories that feature elephants as main characters. Even Dr. Seuss has a famous elephant character: Horton. Why not celebrate elephants with your children this month by reading a great elephant book to them, such as one of those recommended below.