Mela and the Elephant: book review for MCBD
Mela and the Elephant by Dow Phumiruk illustrated by Ziyue Chen Sleeping Bear Press Book Review: Mela sets out to explore the banks of the Ping River. Her little brother follows, hoping she’ll take him along. “What will you give me if I take you?” she asks. When he has nothing to offer, Mela tells him, “Then you stay home.” The current of the river is too strong for her paddling strength, and Mela finds herself swept away and far from home. She asks for help getting home from