Neena the Baby Elephant (Paperback)

Lovingly illustrated, this wonderful true story introduces the author's five-year-old son, Jonathan, who travels to Phuket, Thailand, where he meets Neena the Baby Elephant. The two form a strong bond of friendship, and their love for each other grows as they share wonderful experiences during Jonathan's time in Thailand. In the end, Neena allows Jonathan to ride her, the very first person ever to do so This very special story takes place on an extended family holiday trip, when a young boy who loves travel and animals meets an elephant who steals his heart. Louisa Korschenko was inspired to write this book whilst recouperating after Neena accidentally fell on her leg, smashing her knee. The incident extended her family's vacation trip in Thailand and gave rise to Jonathan's amazing relationship with the baby elephant. "I wanted to inspire children with a yearning for adventure and a love of elephants." The author lives in Brisbane, Australia, and is writing her next book about life on a cattle station in the Australian Outback. Publisher's website: http: //sbpra.com/LouisaKorschenko