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In a hot jungle setting, a young elephant faces the relentless summer heat. Using playful splashes of water at the waterhole, the elephant creates a cool microclimate that benefits both itself and the surrounding animals. The story illustrates animal behavior and water relationships in a tropical environment, offering young readers a vivid look at how jungle creatures cope with extreme temperatures.
First publish date: 1999
Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books
Authors: Flora McDonnell
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