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Fragility was a solid piece of work. But despite her sturdy exterior, Fragility was fragile. Anything and everything hurt her feelings. In the most benign compliment, Fragility heard an insult. No one could even say she looked nice without evoking images of big, squishy cupcakes—since they are also nice—and causing Fragility to flop on the ground and weep. Fragility"s friends stop speaking to her for fear of another fit, but Rudy, a very rude bully, has other ideas. In the face of real insults, will Fragility finally learn to take a compliment? ... Read more

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This classic Golden story, enjoyed by generations, is now availablein a collectible hardcover edition at a very affordable price.No home libraryshould be without this charming tale of the elephant who is trying to find hisplace in the jungle. ... Read more

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Wow
When i was a baby my mom use to read this to me its about a elephant who trys to get rid of his bags and sags

A fun and cute book
This is a cute and fun story about a little elephant that doesn't quite fit in with his environment and tries to follow the not so sure advice of a parrot. It's fun to read with some good alliteration and rhyme. I have read it many times to my little daughter (currently 6 ½ months) and while it isn't quite as engaging as the Tawny Scrawny Lion, it's still a strong recommendation. Don't even give the age categories a second thought, this book should be read to and in the hands of babies and toddlers too.

The Best childrens book
When I first met my wife she had this book (Saggy Baggy Elephant) and what made it unusual was the books actual size was about an inch and a half to two inches square. Just as a joke one night I asked her to read me the story of Sookie the Saggy Baggy Elephant in which she did. I fell in love with that book for sentimental reasons but the more it was read to me I realized its message is so good for children. I highly recommend this for anybody with small children. We lost that little book and this was back before computers were so popular that when I went looking to replace it I had a very hard time finding it in print. After a long exhaustive search I found a printing company that had a couple of copies and I think after paying about 40 to 50 bucks to get that book I wrapped it up and gave it to my wife for Christmas. The tears in her eyes when she saw that book again told me that she loved the story of Sookie the Saggy Baggy Elephant as much as I did. A gift I know she will never ever forget getting. A great book.

childhood classic
this classic children's book helps to teach children about self-esteem and being different. it's one most of us have read as a child, and one we should pass on to our children. it also has the wonderful illustrations of Gustaf Tenggren (who illustrated the poky little puppy).

How it feels to be "different" until you find your "family"
I remember this book from my childhood and I get teary just telling people about it. It's the story of a baby elephant who is lost in the jungle and gets made fun of by the various other animals for the way he looks. Then he's found by a great herd of gray elephants who tell him he's a perfectly wonderful little elephant. Every child should have this book. Bill Cosby should read this book; he's probably already written his own version of it! ... Read more

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This third title about Babar and his family follows the elephants as they build a magnificent city: Celesteville. Life is peaceful and contented, everyone has a job to do, and celebrations are frequent. But one fateful day a snake bites the Old Lady and Babar fears that he may lose his oldest friend.Illus. in full color by the author. ... Read more

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Wonderful Children's Book
I had this book as I was growing up only 14 short years ago and still remember it as a wonderful book and an enjoyable companion to all of the other Babar books. An excellent addition to any child's collection and one they will be sure to treasure and remember for years to come. ... Read more

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While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing-it ends much too soon.

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Shows the family love.
This book has many short stories about how much fun a young elephant has loads of fun with his Uncle that he has never seen before. All they do is have fun until hiss parents come back. That sounds like how me and my cousin are.

Uncle Elephant is a Gem!
I discovered "Uncle Elephant" from a video that I rented for my toddler son, "Frog and Toad Together". There was a song "Count to Ten" that featured the "Uncle Elephant" character and it was so delightful that I went and got the book from the library. It is easy reading and is heartwarming. His wrinkles and cane remind you of a long-missed grandparent.

The book consists of several small stories, so it does not demand much of an attention span so you can read this book to a child who is too young to read and it's simple sentences are a good book for a new reader. It's very charming! ... Read more

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The heartwarming story of Dumbo and his search for love and acceptance remains one of Walt Disney's greatest masterpieces. When Dumbo, a pint-sized baby elephant, finally arrives, Mrs. Jumbo is overjoyed. But it turns out baby Dumbo has a pair of oversized ears. He's laughed at, ridiculed, and snubbed by everyone, with the exception of his mother and his loyal friend, Timothy Mouse. With remarkable courage, and the help of Timothy Mouse, Dumbo overcomes all the odds in a triumphant celebration of love and determination. ... Read more

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Elmer the elephant loves practical jokes, but so does his black-and-white cousin Wilbur. That is, until Elmer has an idea that brings Wilbur back down to earth, in more ways than one! ... Read more

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Ellison is aghast when he discovers his trumpet blast is different from those of his elephant friends. When he starts to withdraw, his mom explains being different is not such a bad thing. "All the greatest elephants in history were unusual!" she says. When Ellison's wisecracking imaginary friend Weasel starts to encourage him, Ellison is coaxed to be inventive and to find his own voice. Soon, pachyderms from miles around are swaying to the magic of Ellison's trumpet and its extraordinary new sound. This musical celebration is brought to life on CD with dramatic readings, sound effects, and the jazzy expertise of Giovanna Imbesi. ... Read more

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Discover the world of elephants -- their natural history, behavior and how humans have changed their lives.

Here is a spectacular and informative guide to the fascinating world of elephants. Superb color photographs of Asian and African elephants, their living relatives and reconstructions of their ancestors offer a unique "eyewitness" view of these remarkable animals, their natural history and relationship with people. See the adult "tusker", inside an elephant's mouth, a baby elephant feeding, an elephant in a threatening posture, elephants at work, and an elephant painting a picture. Learn how to tell an African from an Asian elephant at a glance, why elephants are worshipped, how long an elephant's tusks can grow, how elephants "talk" to each other, and why the future of elephants is threatened. Discover why elephants walk on their tiptoes, how much food an adult elephant eats in a day, the cruelty of the ivory trade, why elephants flap their ears, what an elephant does to keep cool, how intelligent elephants are, and much, much more. ... Read more

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Great source of information!
This book is awesome. It is filled with amazing pictures and all the information you will ever need about Elephants. I love it! I recomend checking out many of the other "eyewittness" books. If you need information for a book report or are just ready to discover something new... this is the book for you. ... Read more

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A Babar classicnow back in print!

First published in 1978, this book turns Babar fans into detectives. Babar shows children that detective work is fun but not easy. When he, his family, and the Old Lady go to town for the unveiling of a gold statue, they soon find that a thief is on the loose. First, a piano is missing, then Babar's car disappears, and finally the statue isn't where it's supposed to be! With only a few clues and careful eyes, Babar, Arthur, and the Old Lady must track down the thieves and use their ingenuity to think of ways to capture them. AUTHOR BIO: Laurent de Brunhoff has been illustrating the Babar books since 1946, after his father, Jean de Brunhoff, illustrated the first titles a decade before. He has created more than 30 books about the world-renowned elephant and his family, most recently the best-selling Babar's Museum of Art and Babar's Yoga for Elephants. ... Read more

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When Babar and Celeste's new baby girl is born, everyone rejoices. Whatfun it is to watch little Isabelle learn to walk and play trumpet and rollerskate... and get lost in the mountains! After the family goes for a walk oneday, they discover young Isabelle is missing. Carelessly, Isabelle has forgottenwhat her papa told her last time she wandered off: never to disappear withouttelling her family where she is going. Eventually, the little rascal findsherself near the home of old family friends and ends up having a delightful dayplaying with them, until they see Babar on TV, desperately searching for hisdaughter. After a thrilling ride on a hang glider, the prodigal daughter returnsto the welcoming (if scolding) arms of her family.

Laurent de Brunhoff's exciting Babar adventures, based on his father's originaltales and artwork (The Story ofBabar, the Little Elephant, Babar the King, etc.), continueto thrill readers, generation after generation. The familiar watercolors of thisbeloved elephant family are as appealing as ever, even in a contemporary storythat includes CD players with earphones and yoga exercises. (Ages 3 to 7)--Emilie Coulter ... Read more

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Classic Babar, but be a little careful...
I just read this story to my four-year old daughter. It's a classic story from this author, nothing "wrong" with it, but you do need to watch out and may want to explain some parts. In the storyline, the girl elephant wanders off by herself and accepts a boatride from a stranger...then she knocks on the door of an unfamiliar house. Two male characters invite her inside and they all play together until they overhear a news alert that Babar is looking for his missing daughter, so they take her home. After reading it, I explained to my daughter that I didn't want her to wander off, accept boat rides from strangers or knock on unfamiliar doors and go inside a stranger's home. This story was written in a simpler era when concerns were a bit different than in today's world.

Isabella Joins the Babar Family and Has a Great Adventure!
If you are a Babar fan, you know Pom, Flora, and Alexander quite well. In this book, Celeste is about to have a baby. Babar is hoping for a girl, so he will have equal numbers of daughters and sons. When Celeste unexpectedly gives birth under a tree, he gets his wish! The remainder of the story describes Isabella's babyhood and her personality. I enjoyed this first Isabella story, and look forward to hearing more about her in future Babar books.

Isabella brings great pleasure to the royal elephant family. Babar is a proud papa. "Celeste loved to show her off at every opportunity. Pom, Flora, and Alexander were enchanted . . . and so was everyone else."

Everyone agreed Isabella was an "amazing baby." She soon stood in her cradle and hurled her toys at her siblings. She had a hearty appetite and was "full of energy." But she could be very quiet, and would sit peacefully watching a grasshopper (her favorite insect) in the grass.

As an independent child, she began to present challenges. At her fifth birthday party, she went off alone and Babar had to scold her.

A few days later the whole family went for a walk. Isabella had already forgotten about the scolding, and went off to play hide-and-seek with herself. Soon, she was nowhere to be found. Then her great adventure began.

When it was over, cousin Arthur didn't believe a word of her story, even though it was all true. Babar scolded her, and she fell asleep on his large lap. "Our little girl is very special," he said.

This book is excellent for introducing the idea of having a new sibling in a family, and that life will be different than anyone can expect. Parents who are about to have a new offspring should get this book as one of many to help ease the transition.

I also liked the idea that children have unique personalities, and will express those personalities as easily as they breathe. I was glad to see that Isabella was made more distinctive than the other Babar children in this way, who often seem to be a little on the uninteresting side.

The other appeal of this book is how a family adapts and becomes different with each new arrival. That message is carried out in a positive and pleasant way, that is totally credible. Nicely done!

The book is good, too, for reinforcing the idea of getting help from family friends. So if you child is accidentally locked out of the house, it will seem natural to go to the friendly parents of a neighbor child to get the key you have left there. This story should make every child feel more wanted, and part of a wide support network of loving adults and family.

After you finish enjoying this story, I suggest that you ask your child to tell you more about what a family is, what each person in your family is like, and what she or he hopes for from being part of the family. You can use the Babar stories as one point of reference. One good connection here is that the Babars have lots of friends who have relationships with the children. Does your child like or not like that feature? In this way, you can help your child begin to visualize what kind of life he or she will want to build as an adult.

Appreciate the specialness of each person, animal, and plant! ... Read more

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As a young elephant in a strange land, Babar's story begins when he is befriended by an old lady and given a wonderful red sports car and a wallet. We follow Babar on his many adventures and travels, listening as he marries Celeste, builds the city of Celesteville, meets Father Christmas, raises his children, takes a trip to America, and receives a very special birthday surprise.

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Babar's old enemy Rataxes may be acting friendly, but the rhino kingis up to no good. When the rhinos drain the lake at Celesteville, Babar must get theelephants' water supply back. Rataxes is stronger and fiercer, but Babar has a planto save the day.

First published in 1992, Babar's Battle shows how brains and courage willtriumph over brute force every time. ... Read more

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This is the stuff of which to be wary!!
War. Mean rhinos, kind elephants. Conflict that takes the characters (Rataxes and his band, anyway) to the brink of violence...It's fine to anthropomorphize to make a point, and with Babar the point is fine, because he's kind, thoughtful, and peaceful. But the poor rhinos, the treatment they receive here, is pathetic...

Please -- pass on this one. Go with Shel Silverstein or other rhino authors. Early Babar books, fine... ... Read more

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Baby Elephant has lost his teddy, and Elmer is determined to find it.Is the lost teddy with Giraffe? With Monkey? With Hippo? It's getting late. Will Elmer find the lost bear in time for bed?

Young children will love the gentle suspense and thoroughly happy ending of this cheerful bedtime mystery!

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elmer and the lost teddy
This book is great for children. It teaches them to help other people and to give of themselves. My 6 year old daughter loves reading all the Elmer stories. She especially enjoys,Wilmer and his ventiloquist act. ... Read more

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Revealing true stories about kids who have made paleo-discoveries and providing young readers with the tools necessary to make the next big discovery, this book shows kids how to collect, clean, and study fossil samples in order to develop and further their own research interests. Examples from the fossil record and the laboratory help to answer questions raised by bones and by movies about dinosaurs, such as Could a Velociraptor really open a door? Covering actual field and lab techniques, methods for developing scientific theories, information about summer dig programs, ways to incorporate fossils into classwork at school, and plans for a future in science, this book provides aspiring scientists with applicable and educational research tools. From figuring out whether a sample is an authentic dinosaur specimen to reading about discoveries made by other young paleontologists, kids learn how to become active contributors to the field of dino-study. Entertaining and realistic, this book includes cautions about safety, mentorship, and permission. ... Read more

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Best Dino book for kids ever!
My kids are 8 and 10, and they are both obsessed with Bones Rock! They love it for the awesome photos and the tips about learning to be paleontologists. I love it because they are learning the scientific method without even realizing it. I'm a teacher and I think this is one of the best classroom tools I've come across in a long time. Wow! ... Read more

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Elmers back! The worlds favorite patchwork elephant returns in a dynamic pop-up book thats sure to please. Five exciting interactive spreads--with twenty-two pop-ups, pull-tabs, and lift-the-flaps--add up to hours of fun. ... Read more

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One of Jean de Brunhoff's five original Babar stories, Babar and His Children tells how the royal elephant and Queen Celeste await the birth of their first child... and discover to their surprise that they have three! The loyal townsfolk bring gifts, and the babies are named before being weighed by wise Dr. Capoulosse (he of the stern expression and pince-nez).Then it's time for young Flora, Pom, and Alexander to get into a series of scrapes and be saved by the bravery and good sense of either their parents or other animals.Brunhoff's charming, faintly Edwardian illustrations never cease to capture the imagination, and this particular story has something in it for every member of a young family--even if some members of your family are merely human. (Ages 2 to 6) --Richard Farr ... Read more

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Everyone's favorite colonialist elephant has children
Babar is a big favorite with my kids, but the book contains some comically outdated ideas about childrearing. Celeste sends Babar out on a bike ride so he'll miss the birth of his children. Later, when Celeste has to give up breastfeeding because of insufficient milk supply, the doctor recommends cow's milk (for elephants?) with honey (guess they hadn't heard of the botulism risk). Once they're slightly older, the children have a series of brushes with death. Flor chokes on her rattle, prompting Celeste to hold her upside down and shake her. (Celeste need a first aid course.) Alexandre gets catapulted out of a runaway stroller, goes over a cliff, and is saved only when he lands in a tree. Pom is saved from crocodile attack and near-drowning by his father, who fends off the crocodile "even though he has no gun." Once out of the water, he is given hot drinks and put to bed under heavy blankets. Presumably one can't be too careful about hypothermia, even in Africa. All in all, an uplifting tale.

A Child's beginning book of Fun
This book is great for young children and also has a meaning for adults and teens too.I was filled with laughs and smiles when I read this book.I am quite honest when I say Babar is my Hero of the day! ... Read more

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Every day Maya's mother picks leaves for breakfast with her long trunk. Then one day Maya decides she wants to pick the leaves-- all by herself!

One little elephant plus one tall tree can only mean one big problen. Luckily, Maya's mother thinks she just might have the answer....

A warm and reassuring look at a plucky little elephant who is determined to start growing up. ... Read more

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Nice Story, Nicely Illustrated
This picture book is nicely illustrated and has a nice message for children. (Nice messages in picture books seem harder to find these days.) It is a story of a young elephant who wants to pick leaves for breakfast all by herself. The message to children is that it is good to try new things and be a little independent. However, while they are young they can still use a little help from their parents. A parents help in conjunction with a child's determination makes for a good combination. ... Read more