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The Story Elephant

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Immerse young readers in a poignant and deeply moving narrative about memory, connection, and the power of narrative with The Story Elephant, an evocative children's picture book written by acclaimed Australian author Liliana Stafford. The story centers on Hantu, an old elephant who has spent many long years living in a zoo. Hantu carries a lifetime of beautiful, fading memories of her youth in the wild—the scent of rain on dry earth, the rumbling songs of her herd, and the vast open spaces of her home. However, as time passes, she grows weary and fears that her precious memories will disappear forever if she cannot share them. Everything changes when she meets a compassionate young boy who sits by her enclosure; through a quiet, unspoken bond, Hantu passes her legacy on to him, transforming into a "story elephant." Beautifully complemented by soft, atmospheric illustrations, this bittersweet tale gently introduces children to themes of aging, empathy for captive animals, and the enduring nature of love and legacy. This volume serves as an exceptional reading-aloud tool for emotional literacy, early childhood development, and a beautiful addition to any library's juvenile fiction and contemporary picture book collections.

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Availability

03760

823 STA s

Elementary School Library

Available

Detail Information

Series Title

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Call Number

823 STA s

Publisher

Broome, Western Australia : Magabala Books., 2007

Collation

32 pages : full color illustrations ; 21 x 27 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

9781921136047

Classification

823

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Edition

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Subject(s)

Animals
Storytelling
friendship
Elephants
Zoos
Captivity

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