Book Descriptions
for Elephants Never Forget by Anushka Ravishankar and Christiane Pieper
From Cooperative Children's Book Center (CCBC)
From The United States Board on Books for Young People (USBBY)
During a storm in the jungle, a little elephant is separated from his mother. After fleeing from monkeys who pester him, he is welcomed by some buffaloes and grows up as a useful member of the herd. When he finally encounters elephants and is faced with an important choice, he decides to remain with his buffalo family. Pieper illustrates this story in rhyme with digitally created illustrations that resemble woodcuts. The use of pattern, line, and color is stunning; the integration of the text and illustrations adds interest. 2009 USBBY Outstanding International Books List. ca
Originally published by Tara Publishing India, in 2007.