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Saturday, August 6, 2011

Balarama: A Royal Elephant by Ted and Betsy Lewin

Fans of nonfiction are going to enjoy this book.  Ted and Betsy Lewin travel to India to see the elephants.  They are immediately intrigued by the Dasara, a centuries-old festival celebrated in the fall, and Drona, the royal elephant who leads the procession.  When they return to next year to see the parade, they are saddened to learn that Drona has died.  However, they now have the opportunity to see Balarama, the new royal elephant, lead his first procession.  Balarama is huge and majestic, but will he be able to lead the procession and not get distracted by the crowds of cheering spectators?  Read to find out more.  (grades 4-6).

Lewin, T. and B. (2009). Balarama: A royal elephant. New York: Lee & Low Books Inc.

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