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From the author and illustrator of The Eye of the Whale, this is the nonfiction picture book story of Lawrence Anthony and the wild animal reserve he created in Zululand, South Africa. The deep bond between this visionary man and the traumatized elephants he saved is at the heart of this story. When Lawrence died, elephants gathered outside his home from remote parts of the reserve to mourn him, and they returned on the first and second anniversaries of his death—because elephants remember.

Jennifer O’Connell’s picture books include The Eye of the Whale: A Rescue Story, winner of the Green Earth Book Award, and the New York Times bestseller Ten Timid Ghosts, which has sold more than a million copies. When she learned about Lawrence Anthony’s profound connection with a wild elephant, Jennifer was inspired to tell their remarkable story. The dogs she has known throughout her life have made her keenly aware that other animals think, feel, and communicate. Jennifer lives with her husband and their mischievous dog in Bethesda, Maryland. She loves to paint and present programs and workshops about the magic of creating picture books. Visit her at JenniferOConnellArt.com and on Instagram @JenniferOConnellArt.

“A compelling true story that will leave readers on the edges of their seats. Librarians and educators should prepare for a rush of elephantrelated questions once this book hits the shelves, and caregivers may find themselves equally fascinated by this heartbreaking story of trust, survival, and loss. An excellent story, well told. You’ll remember it always.” - Kirkus Reviews

“This touching story awakens a sense of wonder about elephants as well as curiosity about how they experience the world.” - Booklist

Elephants Remember