Rajah Finds His Wisdom

A young African elephant travels to far off India as a gift for King Balthazar. The king is pleased with the gift. "I name you Rajah, which means king, " Balthazar says. "One day you will be magnificent.

In the herd of Asian elephants, Rajah is teased and isolated because he is different. He grows bigger and stronger than the rest of the herd. When he discovers his power he becomes a bully. Affirmation, success, and friendship gradually help Rajah learn to use his differences to care for others. In the end, he earns the opportunity to meet with baby Jesus. He has learned that he needs wisdom to use his power and his differences to care for others.

For a child, a bully in the playground is a frightening as meeting an enormous wild elephant. Readers learn that there is often a story behind the bully. They see the effects their behaviour can have on others. They hear how opportunity and encouragement can be transformational for them and for the bully. . .