When a lamb meets an elephant calf the two are happy to share a small patch of grass and a tiny water puddle available during the Big-Bad Thirst. None of the two notices how different their bodies are, as the two are happy to spend their days together. Inspired by the true story of Themba, the orphan elephant and Albert the good-hearted sheep that adopted him and cuddled him, the two remaining log-life best friends, "The Elephant and the Sheep" is a hymn to innocence and unconditional love, a read that is sure to warm up everyone's heart. NEW EDITION, nearly 30 pages including:* a heartwarming story with a deep message about the power of friendship * You didn't know!* The elephant's skull!* Can elephants be right-handed or left-handed? * Are elephants really naughty animals? * How do elephants stop fires? 5Stars"A picture book absolutely bursting with color. and filled with a happy, warm tale of an unlikely friendship" 5StarsI love that this tale is inspired by true events - how wonderful to encourage young readers to be mindful of nature and the amazing, loving qualities of animals all around the world even in the most unlikely of combinations! Albert and Themba slowly become friends, bonding initially over the Big Bad Thirst (a nasty drought). They learn to make the most of a bad situation however and continue to have fun and share what they have; a lovely message for little readers, told through the eyes of two really cute, fun and memorable characters. Beautiful illustrations, a lovely message of friendship and overcoming life struggles and of course, as this author does so well, another fantastic story showcasing the brilliance of our furry (or not so furry!) friends.This is the kind of story children read and then beg to have a stuffed animal of their favorite character....trust me, I know!"(Rebecca Evans Reviewer) 5 STARS Readers' Favorite: "The Elephant and the Sheep by Patricia Furstenberg is a fun book. The story is about an elephant and a sheep that become friends. Each day they meet at the water puddle, but somehow the elephant always arrives first. The sheep tries to beat the elephant to the water puddle first, but each day manages to always arrive second. Until one day the sheep discovers what the elephant's secret is. I liked The Elephant and the Sheep, but at the same time it made me sad. The elephant's secret was heartbreaking. The sheep was a very good friend to invite the elephant back to his home. I could not help but wonder what adventures lay ahead for this unique duo. I was surprised that this book was inspired by a true story.Furstenberg has piqued my interest in learning more about the original story. I read this story with my six-year-old daughter who loves animals; she thought the sheep and the elephant were a funny pair. She was wondering why the elephant lived where he did.The wording in the book is easy to read and in a poetic style. We both liked the illustrations. They are colorful and cute. I really liked the message that Furstenberg put into this story. It is one that children need to learn at an early age. Overall, my child and I enjoyed this book. My child was curious about the other animal books that Furstenberg has written. So, we plan on reading the others together soon. I recommend this book for anyone with young children."*****Reviewed by Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite***** Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: The Chimp and the Dog, Just Nuisance the Sea-Dog, The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger The Cheetah and the Dog, The Lion and the Dog, The Elephant and the Sheep