The woman describes her childhood and her Aunt Anna and Uncle Billy, who lived in a wonderful mansion filled with beautiful carpets, vases, and paintings. Most special of all were four ebony elephants that she loved to played with. When World War II began, she was sent to live in Canada and, while she was gone, her aunt, uncle, and father died. After hearing the story, Annie wants to visit the old country, and her mother agrees that it is time. Annie is determined to find the elephants, but it is not until they visit a restaurant on their last night that she discovers the figurines in a glass case and hears the story of how Uncle Billy left them there for his niece to find.

Related: Czech Republic, Europe, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)

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• ISBN: 9781550379907
• Illustrator: Marton, Jirina
• Published: 1994, Annick Press
• Themes: Journey, memory, Prague, War, World War II
• Descriptors: Czech Republic, Europe, Historical Fiction, Picture Book, Primary (ages 6-9)
• No. of pages: 32