“The sad little elephant child, stood up and dashed his trunk to the ground in despair.” “‘All the others have gone to the festival and I have been left behind,’ he wailed .’For I am too small, by far, to be seen in the parade.’” “To this the crow replied. ‘We have things to do … Continue reading »
When overlooked by his elephant herd, who were taking part in a grand event the following day, the little elephant child felt sad. But a little black crow, who overheard the elephants’ conversation, was determined to save the day by taking his new friend, the little elephant child, on an adventure all to themselves. What … Continue reading »
Wild elephant families are special and unique and this juvenile non-fiction book, “An Elephant Grows Up by Anastasia Suen,” does a fine job portraying them in such a light. The illustrators, Michael L. Denman and William J. Huiett, definitely enhance the story with their artistic renderings of the elephants. While not including the entire life … Continue reading »
“So Num- Num decided to move far away, To a place where no elephants go. He trudged through the dust and the heat of the plains, His head and his tail hanging low.” “But soon, because Num- Num was GENTLE and KIND, And was blessed with a GENEROUS SOUL. Lions and zebra, giraffes … Continue reading »
When all the elephants come round to be named by the King elephant there is one who seemingly has no demonstrable talent at all. For according to ‘elephant lore’ those monikers are chosen by the very talents which they bring before the Monarch. Num- Num is convinced that he is not special, not talented, until … Continue reading »
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 »