Jamie's Journey: The Savannah — Susan M. Ebbers

In this beautifully illustrated story a boy follows his dream, using nothing but imagination and a marvelous morphing mat to brave the ocean, see the savannah, and make friends with an African elephant. The message? Read to awaken your dreams. Imagine, and make it happen. Excerpt: As he hides from the hail in his marvelous dome an elephant suddenly enters his home! He's only a baby, not even one year. Feeling lost and alone, he's quaking with fear.