I thought the book did a good job of explaining the annual ritural/ceremony and the importance of elephants to this annual event. The illustrations make you feel like you are a part of the ceremony and shows the rich detail of how decorated these animals become as they are prepared for the procession. The story shares a custom from India and shares the story of Drona and how these elephants are trained and respected by their mahoot. I liked that the book included a glossary and pronunciation guide to help non-Hindi speakers. i liked this information book. it was about elephants in india and people ar going to visit the elphants are in in parade and it,s important because the king wanted elephants for the festivals. my schema is that the pesons was decorade sow pretty the elephants to parade party. guestions-my sguetion is that the elephants and the horses too that party because he can win. recommmend-i recomment this book to Justen bieber.
This wasn't one of my favorites, but I did enjoy the facts presented after the story.
—cmogrady13
Enjoyable look into the lives and jobs of these elephants.
—Didact
Texas Bluebonnett list 2011-2012
—Mia1211
2013-14 Young Hoosier Award.
—katjagovednik
