The World's Loneliest Elephant

Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue

Ralph Fletcher, Naoko Stoop

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Little, Brown Young Readers
14 February 2023

Kaavan grew up in captivity in a Pakistani zoo. For years, he lived in poor conditions with only one friend, an elephant named Saheli. After Saheli died, Kaavan was overcome by grief and his health worsened. When animal rights activists around the world were alerted to Kaavan's deteriorating condition, Dr. Amir Khalil visited the elephant to see what could be done.

Thanks to the virality of Kaavan's story-and with the publicity and fundraising efforts of pop culture icon Cher-Dr. Khalil was able to orchestrate moving Kaavan to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, where he now lives with other elephants. Because of the care and help of so many, Kaavan is no longer the world's loneliest elephant. And that is the best news of all.

By: Ralph Fletcher
Illustrated by: Naoko Stoop
Imprint: Little, Brown Young Readers
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 224mm, Width: 288mm, Spine: 12mm
Weight: 444g
ISBN: 9780316364591
ISBN 10: 0316364592
Pages: 40
Publication Date: 14 February 2023
Recommended Age: From 4 to 8 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Hardback
Publisher's Status: Active

Ralph Fletcher is the author of a wide range of books for young readers, from picture books (The Sandman) to novels (Fig Pudding), from memoirs (Marshfield Dreams) to writing advice (Guy-Write). He also teaches workshops on poetry and writing. Mr. Fletcher lives with his family in Lee, New Hampshire. www.ralphfletcher.comNaoko Stoop's love of drawing began when she was a young girl growing up in Japan. She now lives and paints in Brooklyn, New York, using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags as her canvases. The author-illustrator of Red Knit Cap Girl and Sing With Me! Action Songs Every Child Should Know?, Naoko hopes her art will inspire the child within everyone. Follow Naoko on Instagram @naokostoop and Twitter @naokosstoop. www.redknitcapgirl.com

Reviews for The World's Loneliest Elephant: Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue

Together Fletcher and Stoop have brought a lesson home, showing the importance of individual and group action, and the true story of an elephant now living his best life on a reserve.... A great story about the world's loneliest elephant and how activism and a few dedicated people saved him. --SLJ A simply told, true story with great child appeal. --Booklist We are very happy this book will share Kaavan's story with young readers who now have the chance to learn more about this magnificent and forgiving elephant. --Saengduean Lek Chailert, Founder of Elephant Nature Park and Co-Founder of Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary Praise for The World's Loneliest Elephant: Beautifully told.... The illustrations--gouache and acrylic on wood--feature bands of grain below the painted surface that give a hazy beauty to the pages and a remarkable amount of texture to Kaavan's skin.... Sad, sublime, and surely something special. --Kirkus Reviews