Books with author Jan Ormerod

"When an elephant comes to school he may be shy at first. A special friend can show him where to put his lunch box."The first day of school is hard, especially when you are an elephant. But with the help of some new friends, any elephant could get into the swing of things. Jan Ormerod's beautifully illustrated story, WHEN AN ELEPHANT COMES TO SCHOOL, is sure to delight and dazzle any child with excitement and imagination. What would your child do if an elephant came to his or her school?

Pioneers in the Australian bush, like those on America's westernfrontier, had isolated, difficult lives. In this story, based on theauthor's own family history, Papa goes away to work,leaving Lizzie and Mama and baby alone in theirlittle house. Lizzie's playful pretending turns routinechores into games and adventures. Mama calls it"Lizzie nonsense," but Mama herself has an imaginative,lighthearted side.Stunning landscapes and graceful, affectionatelydrawn characters make Jan Ormerod's remarkablepaintings an evocative counterpart to this touchingportrayal of family ties in pioneer days.