Our story begins in 1860, in the mountainous landscapes of East Africa, where a baby elephant struggles to his feet and takes his first shaky steps …

This is the incredible true story of Jumbo, an elephant superstar that captivated the world. Follow Jumbo’s amazing journey as he travels across land and sea, from Africa to Europe and then on to North America. See him delight visitors with elephant rides at London Zoo and be amazed by his spectacular stint in P.T. Barnum’s circus – known as ‘the greatest show on Earth’. Finally, discover how Jumbo’s extraordinary life sparked widespread fascination in elephant behaviour and transformed our understanding and treatment of these magnificent creatures.

With beautiful illustrations by Emily Sutton and an exciting narrative by Alexandra Stewart, Jumbo’s story is brought to life like never before.