Enjoy this touching, realistic look at elephant life from an acclaimed author and illustrator team. Little Elephant Thunderfoot is only twenty minutes old when he stands up to nurse for the first time. Soon he begins to learn much more about life on the African savannah. His grandmother, Wise Old One, is his teacher and also leader of the herd. One day, however, two loud bangs echo over the landscape and Wise Old One falls to the ground. Now Little Elephant Thunderfoot, his family, and the rest of the herd must learn how to live without their leader and teacher. Sally Grindley’s straightforward, simple text presents a factually accurate picture of elephant life on the African savannah. John Butler’s full-color illustrations contribute to the stunning realism of this picture book. Young readers will be captivated by this moving account of everyday elephant life.