Family Friendly Tales that Support, Engage & Inspire Readers of ALL Ages
Elton’s Bookshelf is committed to the preservation of Endangered Species while Supporting Education, Conservation, and Operational initiatives at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.
Your Purchases directly contribute to ongoing financial donations to this World Class Zoo.
A Tribute to the Originators
of Lift-the-Flap Books
Caring for Your Board Book
I 
the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Written by (Sarah) Frances Rutan Hoy Pringle - Edited in collaboration with Executive Leadership Team at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo
Illustrated by Sally Garland - See: https://www.advocate-art.com/sally-garland
Initial (Iconic) Page Layouts and Lift the Flap designs created by UK Based Paper Engineer Alan Brown
“I the Fresno Chaffee Zoo” has been published as an ongoing legacy in honor of Elton Michael Deutekom, who was needlessly lost during the last 40 minutes of his delivery at Chelsea & Westminster Hospital in London on January 12th, 2022, when life saving measures were not implemented by attending staff.
Honoring a Legacy of Storytelling
Our first publications celebrate (Sarah) Frances Rutan Hoy Pringle, an adventurous spirit, passionate traveler, and gifted writer whose life and words were shaped by California’s Central Valley and her journeys throughout Latin America.
Hear From Readers
"A mission-driven story, "I
Peter H. Reynolds
NYT Best Selling Author of "The Dot"
The sweetness of this book is captured in the beautiful illustrations that remind young and old of the special memories they’ve made during a day at the zoo!
Brad Mason, Ed.D.
Award Winning Children’s Author of the Charlie Chaloosy Book Series
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