Exquisite chrcoal drawings of ten threatened species - lions, gorillas, giraffes, tigers, elephants, wolves, penguins, turtles, macaws and zebras- startle the viewer with their size and astonishing detail. Poetic text notes each creature's particular qualities and behavior, while providing a quiet counting exercise that serves as a reminder that these animals must be protected. Further notes about the animals and suggestions for additional reading...

It is Christmas Eve and Noah's toy elephant, Fanfan, has gone missing! Little does he know that Fanfan has crept out of the house to join other soft toys on their annual Christmas journey: to see Santa Claus!