{"product_id":"the-worlds-loneliest-elephant-based-on-the-true-story-of-kaavan-and-his-rescue-hardcover","title":"The World's Loneliest Elephant: Based on the True Story of Kaavan and His Rescue - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eRalph Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e (Author), \u003cb\u003eNaoko Stoop\u003c\/b\u003e (Illustrator)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eA heartwarming true story about Kaavan the elephant, his unlikely bond with singer and activist Cher, \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003ehis rescue by veterinarian and animal rights crusader Dr. Amir Khalil, and relocation to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e Kaavan grew up in captivity in a Pakistani zoo. For years, he lived in poor conditions with only one friend, an elephant named Saheli. After Saheli died, Kaavan was overcome by grief and his health worsened. When animal rights activists around the world were alerted to Kaavan's deteriorating condition, Dr. Amir Khalil visited the elephant to see what could be done. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e ​Thanks to the virality of Kaavan's story--and with the publicity and fundraising efforts of pop culture icon Cher--Dr. Khalil was able to orchestrate moving Kaavan to the Cambodia Wildlife Sanctuary, where he now lives with other elephants. Because of the care and help of so many, Kaavan is no longer the world's loneliest elephant. And that is the best news of all. \u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eRalph Fletcher\u003c\/b\u003e is the author of a wide range of books for young readers, from picture books (\u003ci\u003eThe Sandman\u003c\/i\u003e) to novels (\u003ci\u003eFig Pudding\u003c\/i\u003e), from memoirs (\u003ci\u003eMarshfield Dreams\u003c\/i\u003e) to writing advice (\u003ci\u003eGuy-Write\u003c\/i\u003e). He also teaches workshops on poetry and writing. Mr. Fletcher lives with his family in Lee, New Hampshire. www.ralphfletcher.com \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cb\u003eNaoko Stoop\u003c\/b\u003e's love of drawing began when she was a young girl growing up in Japan. She now lives and paints in Brooklyn, New York, using found materials like plywood and brown paper bags as her canvases. The author-illustrator of \u003ci\u003eRed Knit Cap Girl \u003c\/i\u003eand \u003ci\u003eSing With Me! Action Songs Every Child Should Know​\u003c\/i\u003e, Naoko hopes her art will inspire the child within everyone. Follow Naoko on Instagram @naokostoop and Twitter @naokosstoop. www.redknitcapgirl.com\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 40\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.5 x 8.6 x 11.3 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated:\u003c\/strong\u003e Yes\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e October 18, 2022\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Books by splitShops","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51766145483040,"sku":"9780316364591","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0974\/9764\/5344\/files\/e53b2006f0c1604312d2bed9c9f3cd71.webp?v=1780286515","url":"https:\/\/ebocreations.com\/products\/the-worlds-loneliest-elephant-based-on-the-true-story-of-kaavan-and-his-rescue-hardcover","provider":"The E-Book Oasis LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}