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The Wild Imaginings of Telma: Book 1
On the day the little elephant was born, the sun shone brightly, and birds sang in the trees. She was born on an elephant reserve, where many other elephants lived and were cared for by staff and volunteers from all over the world.
For a time, she stayed close to her mother, looking, listening, and taking in the world for the first time. Her mother, Uzuri, whose name means ‘beauty’ in Swahili, gently nudged her baby, encouraging her to stand. She tried but was unable.
She tipped over because she was born missing the lower half of her right leg and was small even for a newborn elephant. The staff at the reserve grew concerned and stepped in to help care for her. She did not have a name yet.
As the days passed, she was determined to survive. She ate as if she wanted to grow big and strong, always finishing her milk and searching for more. No matter how many times she fell, she never gave up trying to stand.
One day, a staff member at the reserve looked at her and said, ‘I will name you Telma.’ In Greek, Telma means ‘the will to overcome any obstacle,’ a name she would live up to. She was learning to walk, but she dreamed of running.
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Mackenzie's Deer Trouble!
Where are displaced animals supposed to live? Because their natural habitats are disappearing, they are sharing our yards and parks more every day.
For the last several years, we have encountered wild animals in our yard on almost a daily basis. That made it necessary to learn how to interact with these animals. We have had individual deer, does with fawns, and little groups of five or six deer in our yard looking for food and water. They come all year long, no matter the season.
The deer are adorable, look harmless, and do not seem to fear humans. You can take photographs of them and enjoy watching their little ones at play. They seem to tolerate our presence if we do not get too close to them or try to touch them.
But, for the safety of our children, they need to understand the difference between a wild animal and a pet.
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The Squirrel and the Acorns
In this heartening Clarke Fable, your child will learn that courage reaps rewards.
One little baby squirrel remains in the nest. As the story unfolds, the young squirrel must learn to overcome his fear of leaving the safety of his snug home.
Will he have the courage? What might be his reward? Find out as you read this sweet tale. Be sure to look for the blue jay that appears on each page.
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