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After Dumbo spends the morning practicing amazing flying feats, Timothy Mouse tells him to take the rest of the day off. But when Dumbo decides to use his special skills to help out others, his day off turns out to be a very busy one!
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When an elephant and a mouse try to play on a seesaw, they need help from a vast number of animal friends to balance the scales. ... Read more

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Every Little Bit Helps!
Elephant, Mouse, and all their friends work together and have fun. "Just a Little Bit" is a sweet story about friendship and teaches us all a great lesson. As it was inscribed to me by my friend, "Keep this book on hand to remind you at times when you may be tempted to give up on something, that it may just be that next little bit of effort, that little extra push that makes a world of difference." This book made me smile and I loved the illustrations too! ... Read more

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Elmer has many friends, all different -- owl, mouse, polar bear and zebra. Delightful board book featuring the popular character, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, in dual language. ... Read more

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Hugely popular in both hardcover and board book formats (over 100,000 copies sold), this fun book is now available in a new paperback format. This is an absurdly funny story that children will want to sing, chant, read, and clap to again and again. ... Read more

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Great for the Music Classroom
What a wonderfully easy book to read/sing with your students. This song also has a hand jive to go with it, but it is not located in the book. The melody isn't located there as well. A quick search on the internet will clue you in on both of those. A great book to read/sing with your students in the regular classroom or in the music classroom. I highly recommend.

Great for toddlers too!
My daughter is 2 years old and enjoys the rhymes in this book. She has started to repeat some of them. Wonderful illustrations.

It's what you remember...and a whole lot more!
I use this in the music classes that I teach. The kids love the part that everyone knows, but the authors have taken it a few steps further by adding additional verses. The verses are charming and make a great addition to this already established children's classic. The illustrations are hysterical and subtle. Make sure that you take time to examine them closely!

Remember That Old Game?
I used to love playing the Miss Mary Mack hand clapping game with my little girlfriends, so when I found this book adaptation, I just had to have it.

I was definitely not disappointed. The illustrations are wonderful, and it just brings back so many childhood memories. I love that I'm going to be able to share that remembered fun with my child.

Miss Mary Mack
I use this book in the general music classroom. My students loved the illustrations. The drawings are wonderful and very detailed. My students enjoyed reading the book and then learning the song and hand motions(included on the cover page). A great book for the classroom teacher, media center and music teacher. ... Read more

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A heart rending story....capable of bringing out so much....
I read this book with my 9 year old daughter....and we both cried....tears dried up but the pain lingered....
Why, oh why, did these animals have to suffer so much, they had'nt wronged anyone, they were not at war with anyone, papa? They needed to be looked after by humans, who had bought them here against their will, and those humans decided their fate with death? Why could'nt they be let loose in a jungle?
My daughter consulted an atlas, looked at the map of Japan and asked why could'nt the animals be taken to some remote part of the country which was less likely to be effected by war? Why was not the enemy told to stay away from the zoo which housed so many helpless and innocent animals, and for this the zoo could have been highlighted by placing lights or lighting fires all around it's boundary? Why did'nt mother nature come to their rescue? What must the animals have thought....their caretakers have become their killers....how betrayed and grief-stricken they must have felt? If the effects of war are so bad and sad, why is war not banned? I could feel her sadness....her turmoil...her helplessness. She was trying to find a way so that such things are not repeated, wars are stopped, and she came out with her own solution....she decided to type the whole story, word by word, and send it over email to all her friends and all email addresses that she could get hold of!! She also decided to set up a table beside her school gate, with this book on it, and request all visitors who came to attend the pet show being organised by her school on 4th Oct'02,which is the World Animal Welfare Day, to go through this book!
The questions she asked me were many....and many may have remained unasked in that young mind....I could feel her questioning justice, engaging her imagination and creativity to find alternative solutions, overflowing with compassion and empathy, maybe wondering about the indifference of mother nature, seeing the insanity and ravages of war, setting up of small but noble goals for herself....
This book conveys and wakens up more than just the futility and pain of war. Anti-war seeds have to be sown in an individual as she is the basic unit of society, changes there will ultimately change the society, and this has to be done at an early age. By what I saw in my daughter, the feelings this book evoked in her, I very very strongly recommend this book for everyone at every place.

Good or bad
The first time I read this was when I started studying Japan.This book tells about possible things that could happen in matters of war.I read this book almost every day.Although it's sad I can finnish the book.But I can never finish the book without tears in my eyes. ... Read more

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Where do you hide two elephants in a big city when Major Tooth is chasing them? In plain sight! Well, not quite?One day, strolling past the Trusty Trunk Bank, The Elegant Elephant and the Café Tusker, a boy meets two frightened elephants. Hide us, they plead, from the terrible Major Tooth! As the chase progresses, the resourceful child finds some very odd hiding spots on the colorful city streets. So where do you hide two elephants? Behind a produce truck, atop an awning, in piles of leaves, and even in a fountain! Despite a few disasters along the way, with their young friend?s help the elephants outwit Major Tooth--and find a brand-new home. The simple rhymes will enhance young readers? delight, and the enchanting illustrations? warmth will linger long after the story is done. ... Read more

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A creepy, fun Babar story, thrilling for storytime

Pom and Isabelle can't figure out what the spooky noise coming from the attic is. It's a creepy, eerie, THUMP-drag, THUMP-drag-rattle. There's only one conclusion: it's a monster! Soon all of Babar's children are fleeing from the sound, only to soon realize that the monster is really Babar, dragging out the recyclables! This is a fun book not just for Halloween but year round, as an introduction for preschoolers to the legendary Babar. ... Read more

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Celesteville becomes a very exciting place when a friendly ghost follows Pom, Flora, Alexander, and Arthur home fromthe haunted Black Castle. The ghost enjoys playing tricks on the townsfolk-and only the children can see the invisible prankster. The young elephants have never had more fun, but things are getting out of control. How will Babar bring peace and quiet back to Celesteville?

Twenty years after its original publication, Babar and the Ghost continues to delight both parents and children with the story of a lively ghost who turns Celesteville topsy-turvy. ... Read more

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Babar and the Ghost
In this book, Babar and his family go to the haunted Black Castle for a picnic. But while they are there it starts to rain, so they have to go inside and wait for it to stop. As they were waiting, the children went and roamed around. While they were roaming around the castle, they ran into a ghost. At first they were scared, but the ghost told them he was a good ghost. So he went home with them, but when Babar found out that the children had a ghost there, he sent the ghost straight home. The children were sad, but they knew that they could go and visit the ghost any time.
I liked this book as a child because I always thought that stuff with ghosts, haunted houses and stuff like that were interesting. My favorite character in this book was Zepher the monkey, he was kind of funny. So if you think you are interested in this kind of story, you should read it.

My daughter loves this book
The Babar series is just wonderful for beginning readers. There are many qualities that parents will like- the cultural aspects, messages about responsibility, family, and community, as well as engaging, but not-too-complex plots for youngsters. My daughter particularly likes this one- it has just enough mystery and intrigue to interest her without confusing her. ... Read more

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When three friends find a golden crown on a rock in the forest, they argue over who should wear it. Written on the rock is the message: "For the mightiest." But who is the mightiest? When a tiny old woman comes along, Bear, Elephant and Lion agree to take turns to see who can scare her the best. But their contest goes awry when a GIANT appears to claim the crown for his own. Is he the mightiest? Not if the tiny old woman has anything to say about it: she's his mom. And she's not too happy about her son being such a bully!

Keiko's latest charmer plays with size and power, in her inimitable style, with adorable animals, perfect pacing and hilarious understatement. As any kid knows, there's no one mightier than Mom. ... Read more

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A story about bedtime rituals

The imperial elephant, known far and wide as one of the grandest sights in the kingdom, hasn’t been the same since the old Emperor died. One day a rich merchant’s son decides he wishes to see the magnificent animal for himself. What he discovers is that the elephant is having terrible trouble sleeping. Can a spoiled boy who is not used to doing things for others find a way to solve the riddle of the elephant’s insomnia?

This soothing story by Diana Reynolds Roome, based on a bedtime tale invented by her father after his travels in the East, is charmingly illustrated by Jude Daly, whose distinctive style has won her admirers around the world.
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Wow - A Beautiful Treasure of a Book
This book about a little boy who befriends the grouchy imperial elephant is one of the best children's stories I have ever read. The story line is simple, yet conveys a lot of messages, i.e. how Sing Lo develops empathy for the elephant's situation, how giving can be more fulfilling than receiving, how we all go to sleep more easily when we are well taken care of, etc. What a wonderfully rich book!
The illustrations in this book are absolutely exquisit. You just don't get tired at looking at them.
I have read this book many times to my sons. However, when this book was read to a group of us by another adult, I discovered so many new things I had not seen before. This is a must have for every child's library.

RELEVANT YESTERDAY AND TODAY
Sun washed yet brilliant the unique illustrations of South African artist Jude Daly enhance this story of how a young boy learns to be helpful.

Sing Lo is the son of one of the wealthiest merchants in Peking. He's a rather spoiled child who has been cosseted since birth. One day during an outing in his rickshaw Sing Lo becomes bored, and asks his driver, Li, what might be the greatest sight of all. Upon learning that this extraordinary sight might be the Imperial Elephant, Sing Lo determines that is precisely what he wishes to see.

Cautioned by Li that the animal is reputed to be bad tempered since the death of the Emperor, Sing Lo decides to take him a gift of buns "glazed with honey and sprinkled with poppy seeds." When Sing Lo delivers them he learns that the elephant hasn't slept since the Emperor died.

What can Sing Lo possibly do to bring rest to the unhappy animal, and is he willing to expend time and energy to bring comfort to another?

This story, which is based on a bedtime tale told to the author by her father, is as relevant today as it was years ago.

- Gail Cooke

A magnificant children's story
My daughter received this beautiful book as a gift and we enjoy reading it again and again.
The story tells of a wealthy, sometimes seemingly selfish, young boy who rather unselfishly reaches out to the emporer's elephant who has not slept since the death of his beloved master. The little boy reacts lovingly and works diligently to ensure care and rest for the sad animal.
The art is bold and each page is a museum-goer's dream. The pictures jump off of the pages and work exquisitely with the text.
I cannot do this book justice, I know. Just find and read it to your children! ... Read more

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The perfect companion to Babar's ABC and Babar's Counting Book!

Twenty years after its original publication, and on the heels of the best-selling Babar's Museum of Art, Babar's Book of Color remains a fresh and fun introduction to exploring the world of color. A visit to Babar's art studio turns into an adventure in colors and their combinations for Pom, Flora, Alexander, and Isabelle. Not only do they each adopt a favorite color, but they discover the joys of mixing two colors together to make a third. Before they know it, they're painting tan camels, pink flamingoes, blue whales and, of course, gray elephants! Babar's Book of Color will encourage a new generation of young children to find the color in their own lives. ... Read more

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No one is more important to the baby elephant than its mother. But there are other members of the extended family who will care for and protect this little one from harm. Under their vigilant watch, the baby elephant will grow and discover the world. ... Read more

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A Babar classicnow back in print!

First published in 1967, this classic Babar is available in a new format.

Everything looks great for Babar and his family's trip to Paris-until his luggage gets mixed up with another passenger's at the train station-and Babar loses his crown! The search is on for the mysterious "Moustache Man" who has carried off the crown, and Babar becomes more and more concerned as the time approaches for his evening out on the town, where he'll be mortified to show up without it.

A fun mystery in which children can empathize with poor Babar, who must appear in public without everything "just so". 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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Blast off to a thrilling action-packed adventure in outer space!

Babar's fame has spread to the farthest corner of the universe--as he discovers when he and his family are abducted by aliens! Fortunately, the aliens are friendly, if a little strange-looking. And they have built remarkable floating cities, with swimming pools in their living rooms! As Arthur says, "Truly, these elephants with curly ears know how to live!"

Everything goes smoothly at first...but soon cultural differences cut the royal visit short. Will Babar and his family find a way to get home to Celesteville--right away?

Originally published in 1972, Babar Visits Another Planet has valuable lessons of tolerance and acceptance for our times. And the exciting outer-space story will keep young readers enthralled until the very last blast-off! ... Read more

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Babar is GREAT!
My mother bought a bunch of these books for my 3 yr old because she remembered how much I loved them as a child. These are great books for introducing concepts such as imagination, manners, and friendships to young children. My son is thrilled with this book and I look forward to adding to his Babar collection! ... Read more

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Illus. in full color by the author. Babar discovers problems pleasing temperamental singing stars. ... Read more

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Not that interesting.
I like all the Babar books but the plot of this book, Babar looking for a lost bird, didn't interest me that much. I wouldn't recomend this one unless you have all the others already. ... Read more

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Learn to count from 1 to 20 with the King of Elephants!

Babar, the beloved, best-selling elephant king, is back--and he's ready to help young readers master counting from 1 to 20. Ever the good father (and the good teacher), he lets his children, Pom, Flora, and Alexander master 1 to 10 on their own. During a walk with Zephir the monkey, they spy one maribou bird, two hot-air balloons in the sky, three race cars...

Then Babar personally teaches his children--and his young readers--to count to 20. At the end of the book, there is a special reward--a Royal Certificate that affirms the new skill: "I, Babar, King of the Elephants, do hereby proclaim that you have learned to count to 20."

Babar's Counting Book, first published in 1986, continues to delight youngsters--and to show them that numbers are all around them. ... Read more

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From 1 to 20
One morning Babar and his wife are very busy, so they send the kids out for a walk to count what they can see. They see birds, elephants, camels, and alligators, and they learn to count to 20. The book is a very fun counting book. It has about 600 words. ... Read more

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When Grandpa goes traveling, he sends home postcards. But these are no ordinary postcards, and Grandpa is no ordinary man. At the turn of the century, Sir William Cornelius Van Horne was one of the most influential businessmen in North America. While in Europe in 1909, retired railroad president William Cornelius Van Horne sent hand-drawn postcards to his grandson in Montreal. He loved to draw elephants: elephants standing at the rail of an ocean liner, elephants smoking cigars on trains, and of course, elephants with their “trunks all aboard.”

Author Barbara Nichol was inspired by this collection of elephantine epistles and has written the whimsical and fanciful verse that captures the turn-of-century spirit of Van Horne’s creations. ... Read more

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If you know Flora McDonnell's award-winning work through Flora McDonnell's ABC, I Love Boats, or I Love Animals, then you're already familiar with her bright, uncluttered, kid-friendly illustrations. Splash begins with two Indian elephants on a sun-soaked yellow background. "Hot, hot, hot!The elephants are hot!" the first page pronounces in large type. And indeed, the overheated elephants look down in the mouth, as do the panting tiger and the pained rhinoceros on the following pages. Relief comes when the baby leads its mother--and presumably the other animals--down to the water. The cool blue rushes to fill the pages, as the elephants squirt and splash, and the rhinoceros goes "Splosh."Refreshed and happy at last, the animals have the baby elephant to thank for the excellent idea--"What a happy, cool, clever little baby elephant!" This simple, winning picture book captures the pure exaltation of a run through the sprinkler on a hot, hot day. (Baby to preschool) ... Read more

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Captivating and Unique
a lovely baby's introduction to Indian wildlife. There is so much infant literature already out there depicting the African savannah, this is a nice change. The illustrations are absolutely stunning--one feels the largeness of the elephants, the heat, the coolness of the water. The text is sparse, simple and energetic and keeps baby's interest. My 8 month old loves this book.

A consistent pleaser
My son was given this book for his first birthday and it's been a consistent favorite since. The text is extremely simple and repetitive which I think is good for very young readers. I am sure this book is one of the reasons that "hot" was one of his first words. However, I think the main reason that he likes it is because we both bang the pages hard as I say "splash!" and likewise act out "whoosh sploosh" and "squirt squirt". For this reason our copy is looking pretty battered by now - but we've had a lot of fun along the way!

A masterful presentation
Big, bold, and bright are words that describe McDonnell's expressive illustrations. Warm yellows and then cooler blue undertones subtly reinforce the heat, and subsequent refreshment you can almost feel along with the sweltering jungle animals who find a fun way to cool down on a hot, hot day-a rich accompaniment to the slim, streamlined, straightforward text. Well done!

Great elephant book for little kids!!
The little elephant is hot and leads the other animals to the water for a drink and a splash. The pictures are beautiful and the words are simple and catchy. My 3 year old loves this book - and knows the entire story. Great book to initiate conversations about how to cool off during the hot summer, as well as talking about animal behaviors.

Lovely
McDonnell's paintings are gorgeous, there's no two ways about it. That and the simple but exuberent plot make for a winner of a picture book for toddlers. ... Read more