Overview
When Rachel Daniels receives a pair of toy elephants from her grandfather, a wildlife conservationist, she's shocked to find out that they're not toys at all—but real, live elephants! Now she has to learn all about what elephants eat, what temperature they like, how to clean up after them, and how to keep them happy in her Harlem apartment!
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Description
When Rachel Daniels receives a pair of toy elephants from her grandfather, a wildlife conservationist, she's shocked to find out that they're not toys at all—but real, live elephants! Now she has to learn all about what elephants eat, what temperature they like, how to clean up after them, and how to keep them happy in her Harlem apartment! With an entertianing story and vivid illustrations, children will not only learn about the majestic African elephant, but will be introduced to the concept of wildlife conservation and how important it is to keep this and other amazing species from becoming extinct.
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About the author
Dr. S.D. Brooks has worked with babies, children and teenagers as a babysitter, camp counselor, after-school counselor, social worker, teacher, and now as a children's book author. As a young child, she was a Special Education student. The read-along style she shared with her mother at bedtime created fond memories of a soothing bonding experience while enhancing her reading skills so drastically, she was soon the one reading the stories to her mother, instead of the other way around.
As a teacher, she had the opportunity to participate in song-filled read-alongs with younger students and interactive read-alouds with older students. Recreating that experience is the reason she began writing her own books. She hopes that her passion for storytelling will reach the masses.
Dr. Brooks has a B.A. in Psychology and a Masters in Elementary/Special Education. There Are Elephants In My Apartment is her first book.
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