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Balarama: A Royal Elephant (2009)

by Ted Lewin(Favorite Author)

3.52 of 5 Votes: 5

ISBN

1600602657 (ISBN13: 9781600602658)

languge

English

genre

Middle Grade & Children's

publisher

Lee & Low Books

review 1: I enjoyed learning about elephants in India and found the book well-written. I imagine writing and drawing (and traveling/researching) this book as a couple would be hugely enjoyable. While I admire each artists work individually, for me the juxtaposition of their work was jarring. I particularly like the lush watercolors that span two pages. After a set of these, the pen drawings looked odd. But I've enjoyed her art in other books so I think it was just two much contrast for me within one book.
review 2: This was a very interesting part memoir, part informational book. I will have to admit that I know very little about the Indian culture, so I really did learn a lot. Balarama is the royal elephant who was slotted to take the place of the very beloved Drona... more after he died from electrocution. I think the story by Ted and Betsy Lewin is just so cute. The two authors travel the world in search of excitement, and with this one, I think they found it. I wonder why the elephants are allowed to go into an area that would put them in danger. Also, I wonder where the two authors are now. I recommend this book to anyone who wants to learn about the Indian culture. I think I'll read more books by this author. less

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