Elephanteria Library Books About Elephants
America's First Elephant

America's First Elephant by Robert M. McClung illustrated by Marilyn Janovitz Review: "The America has brought home an elephant, from Bengal, in perfect health. It is the first ever seen in America, and is a very great curiosity. It is a female, two years old, and of the species that grows to an enormous size. NEW YORK ARGUS, April 18, 1796" From the first page of this delightful book for children and young-at-heart adults of every age. Based on historical fact, McClung tells a charming story of the elephant 'Kandi' from birth in the Indian state of Bengal through her journey to and adventure in America. Lavishly and wonderfully illustrated in muted tones, mixed media. Hard cover, laminated, 10 1/4h x 8 5/8w inches, 36 un-numbered pages.

Publisher: Morrow Junior Books 1350 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10019 Text ©1991 by Robert M. McClung Illustrations ©1991 by Marilyn Janovitz printed in Hong Kong ISBN 0-688-08358-7 Price: $14.95

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