Books with title Ant and ElephAnt

Asian Elephants are in danger of dying out. Read this book to learn where Asian elephants live and what they eat. Discover why Asian elephants need our help and how you can help save these elephants. Age-appropriate text introduces new concepts gradually for young children. This book features fantastic photographs, explanatory diagrams, a glossary, an index and information about more books to read.

English edition of a childrens book about two very good friends, one an elephant, and the other an ant, who start arguing over who is the better of the two. The story teaches the value of each of us as individuals and just how special we all are. The book is beautifully illustrated by Teresa Bamford Southwell, a supremely talented artist with her first major publication.

When the pirates came to Evie’s house, she helped them find a treasure map. The pirate captain left his porcupine, Pieces of Eight, to live with her, and Evie’s dad built her a small house to live in.That was Evie’s story in "Pizzas, Pirates and a Porcupine.""Eggs, Pegs and an Elephant" is the story of the little elephant who was Pieces of Eight’s special friend. The elephant’s name is Edward, and he goes on a journey back to find his friend.It’s also about Pegs, an enterprising chicken who wants to lay an egg. Pegs accompanies Edward and their adventures take them on a balloon ride,drop them in the middle of a football game, and later there are duckings in the river and a trip on a steam engine. They meet and rescue more friends along the way - until it is Edward's turn to get stuck. He might be a little elephant but he is far bigger than any of his friends. See how they get on when they try to rescue him...

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.

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.

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*****