Mela and the Elephant
Mar 2018 · Sleeping Bear Press
Ebook
32
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About this ebook
2019 Colorado Book Award Finalist Recognized in The 50 Best Multicultural Picture Books of 2018 Mela sets out to explore the river outside her village but quickly ends up in trouble when her little boat is swept downstream and into the dense jungle. She encounters a crocodile, a leopard, and some monkeys, offering each a prize return for helping her find her way home but the animals snatch up their rewards without helping Mela back to her village. Just when she's about to give up, an elephant shows Mela that kindness is its own reward. This new fable is told with authentic Thai customs and includes an author's note with more Thai traditions and language.
About the author
Dow Phumiruk, a pediatrician, was born in Bangkok, Thailand, and came to live in the United States when she was about three years old. She loves children and sharing stories, and is a member of the Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators. Dow lives with her family in Lone Tree, Colorado. Visit www.artbydow.com to learn more.
Ziyue Chen is a graduate of Ringling College of Art and Design in Sarasota, Florida. Her work was included in Bill O'Reilly's and James Patterson's 2016 children's book Give Please a Chance. Ziyue lives in Singapore.
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