Whoever would have thought an elephant would walk through the Sydney streets onto a ferry and sail on it across the waters of Port Jackson to the new Taronga Zoo? In 1916, it happened! Jessie, the last inmate of the old Zoological Gardens, was taken across the land then across water to her new home (a marvellous old map shows the route they took). Atmospheric, gentle hues portray a beautiful, calm animal with complete trust in her empathetic handler. The images and shadows of awakening day and then the joy of a safe arrival are just gorgeous. The author and illustrator have created a book which will, I hope, live on to be an Australian picture book classic. For ages 3+.