"Abul-Abbas the Elephant" is a touching story centered around a young elephant named Abul-Abbas who struggles with dyslexia. Unlike his peers, Abul-Abbas finds reading challenging and faces feelings of inadequacy. With the help of his supportive friends and a wise old tortoise, he discovers unique ways to embrace his differences. As he learns to express himself through art and music, Abul-Abbas helps others appreciate the beauty of diversity. This heartwarming tale emphasizes the importance of self-acceptance, friendship, and the idea that everyone has their own special talents, encouraging young readers to celebrate their individuality. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].

This book is aimed at children at US 2nd grade-6th grade.

This book has been graded for interest at 5-12 years.

There are 36 pages in this book. This book was published in 2018 by MacLaren-Cochrane Publishing, Inc .

Karen Neis is a graduate of the University of Notre Dame, where she majored in Medieval Studies and minored in Studio Art. The story of Abul-Abbas sparked her interest in animals, political cooperation, and the beauty of medieval art. She uses a variety of artistic media to breathe life into our perception of the Middle Ages and to express her love for popular culture. A Trekkie, medievalist, and fantasy-lover, she currently lives in Orange County, California with her family and her cat - named Charlemagne, or Charlie for short.