Name: Faithful Elephants
ISBN: 9780395861370

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Why This Clicks

Tender Wartime Story

A true story of zoo elephants pairs watercolor illustrations with a sobering view of war.

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Elephants and people caught in wartime history
Watercolor illustrations by Ted Lewin

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A poignant, accessible account
A sobering lesson about war

Book Details

Authors: Yukio Tsuchiya
Publisher: HarperCollins
Published: October 30, 1997
Format: Print & ebook
Theme: Elephants · Endangered Animals
Reading lane: Elephants

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Animal Facts
Dogs
Elephants
Pets

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Animal Welfare
Endangered Animals
Jungle Animals
Nocturnal Animals

About This Book

The captivating and gorgeously illustrated true story of three elephants at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo during World War II. Famous elephants John, Tonky, and Wanly were beloved by the residents of Tokyo both young and old for their lively performances. But when the air raids came during the Second World War, fear ran rampant through the city and the zoo was in danger of destruction, leaving the zookeepers with a devasting decision. Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings by...

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The captivating and gorgeously illustrated true story of three elephants at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo during World War II. Famous elephants John, Tonky, and Wanly were beloved by the residents of Tokyo both young and old for their lively performances. But when the air raids came during the Second World War, fear ran rampant through the city and the zoo was in danger of destruction, leaving the zookeepers with a devasting decision. Beautifully illustrated with watercolor paintings by Ted Lewin, this poignant and unforgettable story offers a sobering lesson about the horrors of war.