THE AFRICAN ELEPHANT
Wildlifers Series
What’s inside...
This book provides an educational exploration of the African elephant, covering its history, lifestyle, and characteristics. It includes fact file questions and a counters style game to engage children in learning. Additionally, the book addresses the threats facing the species, raising awareness about conservation efforts.
Series reading
Non-Sequential
Age
6-10
Length
32 pages
Text complexity
Discussion points
What do you think life is like for an African elephant?
How do you feel about the way elephants interact with their families?
Why do you think elephants are important to their environment?
Can you think of any ways we can help protect elephants in the wild?
Tip: Role play these questions
Before diving into the discussion, read the book together and let your child point out their favorite illustrations or scenes.
Encourage your child to express their emotions by asking how different parts of the book made them feel.
Make connections between the book and real-world issues, such as wildlife conservation, to deepen the conversation.
Ask your child to imagine their own story about an African elephant, fostering creativity and reinforcing themes from the book.
Key lessons
Example Lesson: Empathy and Compassion
Explanation: The story takes young readers on a journey of understanding the life of the African Elephant, focusing on its interactions and emotions. Kids learn about the challenges elephants face, such as habitat loss and family bonds.
Real-World Application: Children can apply these lessons by showing more empathy towards animals and people, understanding that everyone has feelings and challenges.
Example Lesson: Importance of Conservation
Explanation: Through vivid storytelling, the book illustrates the critical role elephants play in their ecosystems and the dangers they face from poaching and environmental changes.
Real-World Application: Kids can be encouraged to participate in recycling, support wildlife conservation projects, or simply learn more about how to protect endangered species.
Example Lesson: Resilience and Adaptation
Explanation: As readers follow the life of the African Elephant, they witness how it adapts to various threats and continues to strive in the wild.
Real-World Application: This can teach children the importance of adapting to new situations and persevering through difficulties, whether it's adjusting to a new school or dealing with changes in family life.
Example Lesson: The Value of Community
Explanation: The book highlights how African Elephants live in close-knit family groups that protect and care for each other.
Real-World Application: Children learn the importance of family and community support, inspiring them to value and nurture relationships within their own families and friendships.