Every Elephant Has a Name
Jane Goodall · Marc Bekoff
Feb 2027 · Shambhala Publications
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From legendary ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall and animal behavior expert Marc Bekoff comes the unforgettable story of Taraji, a young elephant in Tanzania who must learn the “code of the animal kingdom” in order to help him face life’s challenges with hope and courage.
Taraji’s name means “hope,” but lately, he feels lost. Everything changes when his grandmother teaches him the code of the animal kingdom: five promises rooted in interconnectedness and environmental stewardship that inspire him to grow into his name.
Inspired by their best-selling book The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love, Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff condensed their “10 trusts” down to 5 accessible principles to empower and connect kids to the larger world around them. Grounded by an engaging narrative told through Taraji’s eyes, young readers will discover how even small actions can make a big difference in protecting our precious planet and all its inhabitants.
Additional educational resources follow at the back of the book, including fascinating facts about elephants, how readers can apply the code of the animal kingdom to their own lives, and resources for getting involved in their community and making a positive difference.
Taraji’s name means “hope,” but lately, he feels lost. Everything changes when his grandmother teaches him the code of the animal kingdom: five promises rooted in interconnectedness and environmental stewardship that inspire him to grow into his name.
Inspired by their best-selling book The Ten Trusts: What We Must Do to Care for the Animals We Love, Jane Goodall and Marc Bekoff condensed their “10 trusts” down to 5 accessible principles to empower and connect kids to the larger world around them. Grounded by an engaging narrative told through Taraji’s eyes, young readers will discover how even small actions can make a big difference in protecting our precious planet and all its inhabitants.
Additional educational resources follow at the back of the book, including fascinating facts about elephants, how readers can apply the code of the animal kingdom to their own lives, and resources for getting involved in their community and making a positive difference.
From legendary ethologist and conservationist Jane Goodall and animal behavior expert Marc Bekoff comes the unforgettable story of Taraji, a young elephant in Tanzania who must learn the “code of the animal kingdom” in order to help him face life’s challenges with hope and courage.
Taraji’s name...
About the author
DR. JANE GOODALL, DBE (1934-2025), founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a UN Messenger of Peace, was a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist who inspired greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world. Jane was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chimpanzees in Gombe, Tanzania, and she later became a global advocate for human rights, animal welfare, species and environmental protection, and many other crucial issues. Her youth program, Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots, empowers young people of all ages in more than 75 countries to undertake hands-on projects of their choosing to benefit their community, animals, and the environment we all share.
DR. MARC BEKOFF is an award-winning author, ethologist, behavioral ecologist, and professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and co-founder of the field of compassionate conservation. He has published more than 30 books, including Dogs Demystified, The Emotional Lives of Animals, the young adult book Love in Their Hearts: A Celebration of Animal Emotions and a Guide to Compassionate Action, and The Ten Trusts with Dr. Jane Goodall. Marc is also an ambassador for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program and co-chair of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Ethics Committee.
GAVIN SCOTT was fascinated by the natural world from an early age, spending much of his childhood drawing animals. He studied natural history illustration, and his style eventually evolved from scientific into children’s picture books. He lives in Somerset with his wife, who is also an illustrator, and their growing family.
DR. MARC BEKOFF is an award-winning author, ethologist, behavioral ecologist, and professor emeritus of Ecology and Evolutionary Biology at the University of Colorado, Boulder, and co-founder of the field of compassionate conservation. He has published more than 30 books, including Dogs Demystified, The Emotional Lives of Animals, the young adult book Love in Their Hearts: A Celebration of Animal Emotions and a Guide to Compassionate Action, and The Ten Trusts with Dr. Jane Goodall. Marc is also an ambassador for Jane Goodall’s Roots & Shoots program and co-chair of the Jane Goodall Institute’s Ethics Committee.
GAVIN SCOTT was fascinated by the natural world from an early age, spending much of his childhood drawing animals. He studied natural history illustration, and his style eventually evolved from scientific into children’s picture books. He lives in Somerset with his wife, who is also an illustrator, and their growing family.
DR. JANE GOODALL, DBE (1934-2025), founder of the Jane Goodall Institute and a UN Messenger of Peace, was a world-renowned ethologist and conservationist who inspired greater understanding and action on behalf of the natural world. Jane was known around the world for her 65-year study of wild chi...
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