ALANi & the Giant Kelp Elf

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Kelfie and his Kelp Elf Clan need help. Their undersea home, the giant kelp forest off the coast of Laguna Beach, is being destroyed by over-fishing and pollution. Can their human friend, Alani, help them find a solution so they won’t have to leave their homes forever?

This is an engaging story for young children to teach environmental awareness and civic responsibility. Alani and Kelfie realize that people must speak up to create laws that protect the land and sea creatures who cannot speak for themselves.

TESTIMONIALS:

A wonderfully illustrated story, inspiring for both young and old to advocate for protection of their natural world through the whimsical telling of how one community was able to establish a Bluebelt of protection for its coastal waters. – One World One Ocean

A delightful, creative tale linking us to the wonders of the ocean and land. The story reminds us of the challenges we must overcome and inspires us to protect our natural resources. – Laguna Bluebelt Coalition

More than a children’s fantasy, this is a fable for our times that stimulates our imaginations while simultaneously calling on us to care for land and sea critters. I wanted this beautifully crafted story to never end. – Tom Osborne, Ph.D.  / Enivronmental Historian and author

A delightful way for young readers to learn the ecology of Southern California’s coastal habitat and the importance of healthy kelp forests. Effectively illustrates how human actions can have a positive impact on all living things. – Laguna Ocean Foundation