Kusa Speaks Up! - Hardcoverby Kathy Iorio (Author), Chris Schroeder (Illustrator) "If I try and I give it some umph, I can triumph!" This encouraging quote from Kusa embodies the theme of this valuable children's story. Kusa Speaks Up! reminds young readers of the importance of honoring their own uniqueness and that of others. Kusa, an energetic elephant, has many friends in the jungle. She helps other animals learn to speak with respect and get along when they play. When other