I'm surprised there is only one other rating and no other reviews for this book! It's not the best book in the world but wow - it's certainly worth reading. Especially if your child loves animals. What kid doesn't love elephants, zebras, giraffes, etc? Elephant Crossing is about wild animals in Africa being led by the great-grandmother elephant to new food. The way to new food isn't the easiest and on the way the herd has to deal with hungry lions, the hot African sun, and a swarm of grasshoppers. The illustrations, especially those depicting the grasshoppers, are amazing.