Elephants In My Backyard

About the Book

Elephants in my Backyard is a delightful tale of the relationship between a little girl and an elephant. When Zindagi finds Hathi (an injured calf elephant) by the side of the road, she decides to take him home and help him recover. Through laughter, trials and tribulations a close bond develops between them. However, when the seasonal drought arrives at the village, so does chaos, threatening their relationship. Can Hathi survive the drought? What decision does Zindagi face? And what does she learn about friendship? Help your child appreciate the true meaning of friendship and sacrifice in this poignant yet light-hearted story. University of Manitoba "Recommends" this book! http://www.umanitoba.ca/cm/vol19/no33/elephantsinmybackyard.html

About the Author

Geeta Bagga is a Canadian author of children's books. Drawing on a rich cultural history and background, she has strong artistic flair which emanates in her tales. Her passion for story writing comes from numerous experiences as a child. Her latest story Elephants in my Backyard is inspired by a visit to India. Geeta values time with her husband and is the proud mother of their two children. Other stories written by Geeta include Gracie Meets the Sock Monster.