The Elephant Letters: The Story of Billy & Kani, by G. A. Bradshaw is a moving and educational book about two elephant cousins living in two different worlds. Kani lives in Kenya with his elephant heard, free to roam the savanna, but struggles with the impending danger of poachers and humans. Billy lives a lonely life in a zoo after being orphaned and taken from his homeland. Kani and Billy share letters with each other detailing their lives. This book provides an educational and emotional view of the plight of the elephant and how we, as humans, can help these animals.