The Warm Place

The Warm Place tells the heartwarming and adventurous story of Ruva, a young giraffe who is captured and transported from her African home to a zoo in San Francisco. Overwhelmed by loneliness and a deep longing for her 'warm place,' Ruva finds unexpected allies in a pair of street-smart rats, a clever chameleon, and even a runaway boy. Utilizing the unique 'magical powers' of the animal world, they embark on a perilous journey to help Ruva return to her true home. This chapter book, suitable for ages 4-11, explores themes of belonging, friendship, perseverance, and the yearning for freedom, making it a poignant read-aloud or an engaging independent read for elementary schoolers.

When Ruva, a young giraffe, is captured and sent to a zoo in San Francisco, she calls upon two rats, a street-smart chameleon, a runaway boy, and all the magical powers of the animal world to return to the warm place that is home.