New Picture Book By Conservationist Dr. Kate Thompson Highlights the Importance of Keystone Species

BIRMINGHAM, U.K. - Nov. 1, 2025 - PRLog -- Today, Inspirebytes Omni Media announces the release of a new chapter book, Loxo the Big-Hearted Elephant, written by local author and conservationist Kate Thompson, PhD and illustrated by Laura Girling. In Loxo the Big-Hearted Elephant, we learn how one elephant's actions can benefit a wide variety of creatures, such as: impalas, ants, termites, oxpeckers, and dung beetles! Whether it's through dropped branches, removed bark, or the dung they leave behind, this playful story shows how important keystone species are for their environment.

Colorfully illustrated in Laura Girling's signature style and filled with fun facts throughout, we follow Loxo as they search for food throughout their day ultimately arriving at a bee-protected mango farm. There, we learn how humans can work in harmony with their environment through innovative methods.

From Dr. Thompson: "Loxo was inspired by the real elephants I've come to know and love in the field: Incredibly intelligent, gentle giants whose actions shape entire ecosystems. I hope children connect with these amazing animals and learn that protecting elephants means protecting the balance of nature itself."

Loxo the Big-Hearted Elephant is available now in English for £11.95

About Dr. Kate Thompson:
Dr. Kate Thompson is an internationally-acclaimed expert in environmental sciences, with a distinguished career dedicated to biodiversity conservation. As the Programme Director for Elephants Alive, Kate channels her deep passion for wildlife and extensive academic background into groundbreaking conservation work. From a young age, Kate felt an instinctive connection to nature, spending her childhood immersed in the outdoors and driven by a desire to protect the natural world.

About Laura Girling:
Laura Girling is an Illustrator and creative Designer with a love for bold colour, dreaming up fun characters, and creating visuals that make people smile! Since graduating from the Arts University Bournemouth, Laura has been bringing her signature playful style to a wide range of projects including greetings cards, stationery ranges and editorial illustration, as well as surface pattern design for home, kids wear, and nightwear.

About Inspirebytes Omni Media:
Inspirebytes Omni Media (IOM) is a women-owned and -operated publishing and multimedia company dedicated to effecting positive change by producing books and other products that are inspirational, educational, and entertaining. Through our core principles—service, authenticity, integrity, and fun—we collaboratively develop, promote, and leverage good work in the world. For more information, visit us at https://www.inspirebytes.com.