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Front cover for The Elephant and the Mountain, a picture book about climate change

The Elephant and the Mountain

Richard ffrench-Constant

Illustrated by Emma Wood

Front cover for The Elephant and the Mountain, a picture book about climate change

This inspiring picture book about nature and climate change is a beautifully told tale set beneath the great mountains of East Africa. Elephants once roamed freely through lush lands fed by melting snow. As the snow begins to disappear, so does the water that sustains all life. It leads the elephants on a long and difficult journey in search of a new home. Through lyrical storytelling and captivating illustrations, this book invites children to marvel at nature’s balance — and to care deeply for the animals and places that depend on it.

Perfect for children aged 4–8, it is a touching bedtime story that inspires empathy and curiosity. It sparks conversations about nature and climate change.

Publication date: 7 March, 2018

Category: Children and YA

Hardback

RRP: £9.99

ISBN: 978 1908241 528

Extent: 32 pages

Reviews

My 6-year-old daughter loves the book. She read it by herself and then told me and her Mum all about the story and the challenges that the elephants face.

Ross Piper, Zoologist and Explorer

The story is real, interesting, very much in sync with the alarming situation we all face. I love the illustrations with its soft and warm pastel colours. They complement the story by telling themselves a part of the story. It’s well written with the right dosage of more difficult words and accessible ones. I am sure the African children would love it.

Sylvaine von Mende, Ministry of Education, Africa


Richard ffrench-Constant

Professor Richard ffrench-Constant, FRS was born in Nairobi, Kenya whilst his father was posted there as a doctor with the RAF. Although he is now a professional molecular entomologist at the University of Exeter, his first love has always been the animals of Kenya. He is now leading field courses …

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