Kris

About the Book

Kris: The Elephant at Sea is the second adventure of Kris the Elephant. The first adventure is illustrated in the book Elephant Escapes to an Island. This adventure at sea starts with a journey of students who were travelling abroad in a ship. The ship was heading toward the United States, though there were several planned stops, one being Denis Island. Kris was transported to this island to lead a centenary celebration while the students had an educational visit to learn about the culture and tradition of the island. During this trip, Kris and his caretakers, Jojo and George, are able to attend some English language lessons with some international students. The book also depicts some of the cultural celebrations of southern India. While everybody enjoys the students’ demonstrations of their understanding of the culture and traditions in dramatic play, the Somali pirates take control of the ship and take hostage all American students and teachers. In this chaotic situation, Kris runs wild and falls into the sea. What happens to the students, teachers, and crew? For the rest of the story, please read Kris: The Elephant at Sea.

About the Author

Dr. Alex Kodiath founded the College of Geriatrics, LLC, in 1988. After his studies at Boston College and completing his doctoral studies at the University of San Diego, California, he continues to focus on elder care. He consults at various nursing homes in Southern California. He published a book, Elder Care: Precious Presence, in 2010 and the Social Services Handbook in 2013. His first children’s book, Elephant Escapes to an Island, came out in 2012. He is a member of American Educational Research Association. Dr. Kodiath and his wife, Mary, founded Samarpan, a nonprofit organization, in 1989. Through Samarpan, they established a Spiritual Leadership Center in Alpine, California. This center offers homeless men and women as well as HIV-positive people retreats and leadership training. Their foundation fully funds the Samarpan Medical Clinic in Kerala, India. Children and adults receive dental care, eye care, and preventive care free of charge. Twice a year, Dr. Kodiath travels to supervise and enhance the services in the Samarpan Clinic in India (www. UncondionalService.com). In 2000 and 2001, Dr. Kodiath received Peace Awards for his humanitarian work from San Diego Community Churches. The Lions Club International also bestowed on him the Melvin Jones Award. He and his wife also received the “spirit of enterprise” award from the City of Poway. Since 2005, he has been a frequent speaker on leadership for the graduate nursing students at the California State University, Fullerton. Through the College of Geriatrics, he continues to teach and certify nursing home staff in social services and classes for nursing staff in geriatric care.