Books with title The Elephant and the Bad Baby

Paul has no one to play with. The sandbox is empty. Or is it? As he digs and pats the sand, a shape appears: an elephant. Curling up under the elephant's warm, sandy trunk, Paul drifts off to sleep. But then something amazing happens. The sand elephant stands up, and lifts Paul onto its back! The sand elephant takes Paul to a wonderful land where incredible sand animals and their children are laughing and playing together. But what will happen when the wind starts to blow and the rain starts to fall? In this delightful celebration of the power of childhood imagination, Rinna Herman's story combines with pictures full of vibrancy and charm by acclaimed illustrator Sanne Dufft. This gentle story reassures children that friends from our imagination stay with us forever, so we need never feel alone.

On the Serengeti Plains of East Africa the baby elephant is born into the constant love and care of her mother and extended family. But the grasses of the plains often hide hungry lions and hyenas just waiting for a young one to fall behind the others. The little elephant will have a lot of growing to do before she no longer fears predators and is able to protect another baby in the family. Original color photographs taken in the wild Simple, informative stories Includes a Did You Know? Section of interesting facts Complete with introduction, table of contents, and index for parents and teachers A fine introduction to nature for preschoolers and primary readers

A Classic Tale of Enduring FriendshipThe girl visits the zoo, mostly to see the elephant. Together, they love to play elephant games and they love to play girl games. Then one day, the elephant is gone, back to Africa. How is he doing there? Does he miss her, too? Finally, the girl decides to make the long journey. She searches day and night. But Africa is so big! Lush, expressive watercolor illustrations accompany the spare text, perfectly matched in their sweet simplicity.Illustrations include native African animals.

LAI-LAI THE BABY ELEPHANT story : Shekar Dattatri photographer : Shekar Dattatri Lai-Lai the baby elephant is curious and playful but, like all little children, stays close to his mother. Next in the series after Takdir the Tiger Cub, the world of wild elephants is explored this time through stunning photographs that draw the child into the forest. The informative text has lovable elephant cartoons alongside.

Edith Mudd lives in Duckpool with her grey old Gramps, a smelly dog called Pyla and a heroic talking worm called Arfur. They get into some funny scrapes, but always save the day.In this story .. Arfur Worm joins the Mudds on a visit to the wildlife park and is especially taken with Wellie the Elephant. He decides to liberate some animals and starts with the elephant, which he hides in the garden shed.

Don't miss the other books in this adorable series: The Chimp and the Dog, Just Nuisance the Sea-Dog, The BLT, the Bear, the Lion and the Tiger The Cheetah and the Dog, The Lion and the Dog, The Elephant and the Sheep5Stars"A picture book absolutely bursting with color. and filled with a happy, warm tale of an unlikely friendship"5StarsI love that this tale is inspired by true events - how wonderful to encourage young readers to be mindful of nature and the amazing, loving qualities of animals all around the world even in the most unlikely of combinations!Albert and Themba slowly become friends, bonding initially over the Big Bad Thirst (a nasty drought). They learn to make the most of a bad situation however and continue to have fun and share what they have; a lovely message for little readers, told through the eyes of two really cute, fun and memorable characters.Beautiful illustrations, a lovely message of friendship and overcoming life struggles and of course, as this author does so well, another fantastic story showcasing the brilliance of our furry (or not so furry!) friends.This is the kind of story children read and then beg to have a stuffed animal of their favorite character....trust me, I know!"(Rebecca Evans Reviewer )When a lamb meets an elephant calf the two are happy to share a small patch of grass and a tiny water puddle available during the Big-Bad Thirst. None of the two notices how different their bodies are, as the two are happy to spend their days together. Soon the sheep wishes that he, too, could arrive first at their meeting place and so he wakes up earlier and earlier each day. But no matter how hard he tries he cannot arrive before the elephant - because the elephant never left their tree, not having a home of his own. The sheep invites friend elephant to join her and her flock so that he will also have a family.Inspired by the true story of Themba, the orphan elephant and Albert the good-hearted sheep that adopted him and cuddled him, the two remaining log-life best friends, “The Elephant and the Sheep” is a hymn to innocence and unconditional love, a read that is sure to warm up everyone’s heart.Similar books: “The Lion and the Dog”, “The Cheetah and the Dog”.5Stars"The Elephant and the Sheep by Patricia Furstenberg is a fun book. The story is about an elephant and a sheep that become friends. Each day they meet at the water puddle, but somehow the elephant always arrives first. The sheep tries to beat the elephant to the water puddle first, but each day manages to always arrive second. Until one day the sheep discovers what the elephant’s secret is.I liked The Elephant and the Sheep, but at the same time it made me sad. The elephant’s secret was heartbreaking. The sheep was a very good friend to invite the elephant back to his home. I could not help but wonder what adventures lay ahead for this unique duo. I was surprised that this book was inspired by a true story.Furstenberg has piqued my interest in learning more about the original story.I read this story with my six-year-old daughter who loves animals; she thought the sheep and the elephant were a funny pair. She was wondering why the elephant lived where he did.The wording in the book is easy to read and in a poetic style. We both liked the illustrations. They are colorful and cute. I really liked the message that Furstenberg put into this story. It is one that children need to learn at an early age.Overall, my child and I enjoyed this book. My child was curious about the other animal books that Furstenberg has written. So, we plan on reading the others together soon. I recommend this book for anyone with young children."*****Reviewed by Jessyca Garcia for Readers' Favorite*****

Viku and the Elephant is a story of a boy and a young elephant who become friends in a forest in India. Haatee the elephant communicates with only two sounds – a happy trumpet or a sad cry – but Viku and Haatee understand each other perfectly. The story of their adventures together unfolds quickly, as they take on ivory thieves and thwart their selfish, evil plans. This little gem of a story grew out of a fable the author used to tell his own children when they were little. They would ask to hear it over and over again. Now the story is here for all children to enjoy. This book works well as a read-aloud story for young children, suitable for early readers (2nd and 3rd grades) and excellent for 4th and 5th graders who are ready for chapter books. It has classic themes: man against man, man against nature, good versus evil, and the illustrations are nice. - Charles Stevens, Editor, Bloomberg News. …enough suspense and action to keep the attention of the children who are just beginning to take on the complexities of longer and more challenging chapter books. … Whereas Horton, Dumbo, and Babar (lovable as they may be) are elephants one might want to befriend, one does not encounter them in their natural habitats. This heightens the vicarious experience of the reader. - Susan Seefeldt, Youth Services Department, Fairbanks North Star Borough Public Library, Fairbanks, Alaska. Praise from National Award Winning Teachers … sincere and smooth writing, as if the story was being told amongst friends. The reader discovers the beauty and gifts of the land and culture of India, so beautifully depicted by Lynn Wolfe’s colorful and rich illustrations, while at the same time being made aware of a global issue, the heartlessness and severity of the ivory trade. Children and adults alike will cherish this wonderful tale. – Roni Gold, Milken Educator Award (2010), Springfield, Massachusetts. As an assistant principal, I had the opportunity to share Viku and the Elephant with a class of fifth graders. I told them we would review it together. But, as we began to read, they forgot about our task as reviewers and just simply enjoyed the story. This story takes us to another place in our world, and introduces us to another culture. A new place we were able to research afterwards. We read the story in 3 parts, and students did not want me to stop each time. – Deanna Nadeau, Milken Educator Award (2004), Lewiston, Maine. Viku and the Elephant is an extraordinary story of the adventures of a boy and his great big friend. I was on the edge of my seat and it left me wanting to read more. The vivid details tell the story like it is …the culture in the story is well kept. …wonderful work in educating our children. – Rogelio Garcia, Milken Educator Award (2010), Dallas, Texas. The story gives all readers, young and old, a glimpse into the cultural values and hardships of an impoverished Indian boy. … students could learn a great deal comparing their lives to Viku's and by discussing the decisions Viku makes in the story. – Joel Robins, Milken Educator Award (2010), Chesapeake, Virginia. Viku and the Elephant is a wonderful story that can teach us all about the importance of friendship and doing the right thing. The special bond between Viku and Haatee is really what drew me into this story. I also appreciate how this story exposes students to India and the Indian culture. – Martin Martinez, Milken Educator Award (2010), Gresham, Oregon. …weaves beautifully written details and vibrant visuals …it is well paced, engaging, and easy to read. The reader is rewarded with a glimpse of another culture, and it offers children the opportunity to expand vocabulary and embrace cultural connections. … it would be an excellent book to use in K-5 reading. – Kathie J. Heusel, Milken Educator Award (2008), Great Falls, Montana.