Lindi believes in her elephant. It’s the adults that question her unwavering view that her elephant is real. This little story embraces the imagination of a young girl. The illustrations capture this perfectly. And there is no question that having an elephant in one’s story adds an endearing side. “Everybody knows that!” The … Continue reading »
What fun, for children of all ages! After making a go of it themselves, in their individual quests to travel and seek adventure in the UK – London, an eclectic mix of animals all work out a way to get “carried about,” well, together! The prose of author Patricia Cleveland Peck is clever and the … Continue reading »
‘Look out!’ Marvin cries to the herd. ‘The machines are coming!’ ‘What do we do?!’ cry the elephants. ‘They’ve got Dirk!’ ‘Wait. What’s that sound? It sounds like…’ ‘Machines.’ ‘I can’t get free!’ shouted Dirk ‘Help me!’ “Amelia screams from the launch pad. Waaaaahhhhhhhhhooooo!’ ‘I can do … Continue reading »
‘Whoops… ooommmmpppphhhh’ cried Amelia. ‘The machines are coming!’ warned Marvin. ‘I can’t move! ‘Don’t panic. I’ll help you.’ (Marvin) ‘Run, Amelia, run!’ ‘It’s okay, they’re slowing down, but we have to tell the herd!’ said Marvin (The elephant herd confronts Amelia) ‘You almost led them right to us.’ … Continue reading »
‘Ooooooh, what is this?’ ‘It’s the world’s largest nest!’ ‘Awwwwkkkkkk!’ (Marvin falls in) ‘I’m sorry. I’m sorry. I’m sorry!’ ‘CAAAAAWWWWWW!’ ‘Grab on!’ ‘Amelia! What are you doing?’ squawked Marvin ‘I don’t know.’ ‘It’s okay. I’ll help. I make nests all the time.’ ‘Well, it’s not a nest, … Continue reading »
If you have never discovered this delightful story before now is the time to become acquainted with young Amelia the elephant, Marvin the oxpecker and, of course, Dirk the elephant, who comes to appreciate that sometimes the most unlikely solutions from the most unlikely sources can somehow save the day! With a message that still … Continue reading »
Narrator: “Edward set off with the wheelbarrow.” (calling ‘Jojo, Jojo. Jojo where are you? Jojo where are you? ‘) (Edward comes upon five colorful fluttering parrots perched up high in a tree, chattering noisily before doing an about-face in unison and pointing to another tree) ‘We have seen her at the tree,’ shrieked some parrots … Continue reading »
An endearing story about how a naughty baby elephant is saved by her big brother after she ends up in her mum’s fresh baked pie. And who are those crocodiles who ordered the birthday pie in the first place? Narrator: “Elephant Pie by Hilda Offen” ‘What would you like for your birthday, my dearest dear?‘ … Continue reading »
1) Adopt an elephant: Nosey the elephant has been living in her forever home at The Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee for over three years now. We say forever home because in December 2020, this “safe haven” for #elephants was finally granted permanent custody of the former circus elephant after months of litigation ensued against her … Continue reading »
A Timeless True Story For Elephant Lovers of All Ages This is the story of Tarra and Bella. Tarra, is an Asian elephant. And Bella, an abandoned little mixed breed pooch. They were both given a second chance at life. Maybe that is why they understood each other so well. For reasons known only to … Continue reading »