Charming Children’s Book With an Uplifting Message: “Elephant Me” : Part 2
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Charming Children’s Book With an Uplifting Message: “Elephant Me” : Part 2

“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 »

Charming Children’s Book With an Uplifting Message: “Elephant Me” : Part 1
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Charming Children’s Book With an Uplifting Message: “Elephant Me” : Part 1

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 »

Children’s Picture Book From South Africa!: The Elephant in the Room
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Children’s Picture Book From South Africa!: The Elephant in the Room

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 »

Brilliant Children’s Picture Book – Travel Along With the Animals Across London!: “You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus!”
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Brilliant Children’s Picture Book – Travel Along With the Animals Across London!: “You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus!”

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 »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 4
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 4

‘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 »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 3
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 3

‘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 »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 2
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 2

‘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 »

“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 1
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“Flight of the Elephant” Musical Event Is a Splendid Elephant Family Story : Part 1

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 »

Animated Storybook: Elephant Pie by Hilda Offen: Part 2
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Animated Storybook: Elephant Pie by Hilda Offen: Part 2

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 »

Animated Storybook: Elephant Pie by Hilda Offen: Part 1
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Animated Storybook: Elephant Pie by Hilda Offen: Part 1

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 »