New-Zealand, elephant-seal, Christchurch, adventure, experiment, choices, home, swimming, environment, danger*****

What a great story! And it's mostly true! Elizabeth Queen of the seas was the name given by people in the city of Christchurch in New Zealand to an elephant seal who totally defied convention and chose to live in and around the river that runs through the city. This is her story and it has information at the end about the breed known as elephant seals (who weigh more than 15 Labrador retrievers). There is also a photo of her!
Well suited for reading WITH someone of any age including ESL, and great for gifting to anyone, but especially to a school or public library!
The illustrations by Brian Floca are delightful, imaginative, and colorful.
I was lucky to find this one on sale for granddaughter Elizabeth! ( )

A story based on true events and a real seal. Again, reading this makes we simple humans marvel at the wonder of what animals can do. ( )

This book contains the incredible story of Elizabeth, a real-life elephant seal that made her home in the Avon River in the city of Christchurch, New Zealand.

A touching book based on true events.

~Longer review to come. ( )

Elizabeth, Queen of the Seas by Lynne Cox is the beautiful, true story of Elizabeth, the elephant seal from New Zealand.

She decided she wanted to live in the city and nothing was going to stop her. Read along in the story to see how Elizabeth makes her dreams come true.

The book is beautifully illustrated and keeps your attention. It's a great story for young readers, easy to read, and keeps your attention!

5***** ( )