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The story of a young walrus who resists treatment
Wilbur the Walrus has a tusk that hurts, but he resists going to the dentist - until his wise Grandfather presents another option. Many a child will relate to the story of a young walrus who resists treatment - until he sees for himself the results of avoiding it!
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Lots of interesting Elephant info
Filled with interesting facts. For example, did you know that manatees and elephants are related or that an elephant get six sets of molars in its lifetime? Shows the elephant family tree. Lengthy discussion of elephant physical characteristics. Also covers such topics as communication, social life, habitat, life cycle, and Asian/African elephant differences. Mentions that young elephant may continue to drink milk for up to ten years. Has good photographs and simple book design as well as a glossary and an index. Karen Woodworth-Roman, Children's Science Book Review. ... Read more

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Bendy Tales are brightly illustrated board books that humorously describe different animals for the delight of toddlers. Each book is shaped like its title animal--and each brightly colored animal shape has a real tail made of bendable material that's covered with soft cloth. The tail can bend into a hook, so that the book can be hung from a crib rail, or high-chair edge, or any other firm platform. The pages--all color illustrated from edge to edge--are constructed of extra heavy cardboard that withstands rough treatment from tiny hands. The text is presented on a level that preschoolers will understand and enjoy. The elephant appears to have a tail at both ends. Kids learn many more facts about these huge and fascinating animals. (Ages Infant to 3) ... Read more

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Kay Chorao's lovable Kate is back with more mischief and fun! It's hard to be the littlest elephant in the family.Kate tries to be good, but sometimes she gets into trouble.

With a very easy-to-read text for beginning readers, Up and Down with Kate is both sweet and tart and makes a perfect companion to Here Comes Kate. ... Read more

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Recounts How America's First Elephant Got Here
This book is interesting.It never occured to me to ask when the US got its first elephant.The story delves into the mysterious world of how many circus and zoo animals got here in the early days. ... Read more

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Ted and Betsy Lewin arrive in the Okavango Delta of Botswana in February -- the rainy season. Because there is always water in the delta, it is rich in animal life: hippos, Cape buffalo, lions, leopards, wildebeest, lechwe, giraffes, and some seventy thousand elephants! It is the elephants that Ted and Betsy have especially come to see. As they make their way through the flooded grasslands,they encounter impalas, baboons, wild dogs, and a huge crocodile--but where are the elephants hiding?

In Elephant Quest, Ted's realistic paintings and Betsy's field sketches illuminate the real-life adventure story of this exhilarating and often dangerous trip to the Moremi Reserve.

Outstanding Science Trade Books for Children 2001--selected by Natn'l Science Tchrs Assoc. & Child. Bk Cncl.

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Mumfie is a special little elephant who believes in the goodness of the world. He finds adventure in and around his cottage with the help of his faithful friends Scarecrow and Pinkey, a flying pig.
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Our family LOVES this book
My husband made up a song to go with the words - this is one of our family's favorites! A very sing-songy read with made up words and a short but sweet narrative. Get this book and try to make up a tune to go with the poetry. This is not a counting book. If you like imagination and poetry, you'll love this.

Quite boring.
This book is neither interesting for my kids or for me. I thought it would make counting fun. But it doesn't. This book is quite dull.

A poem in words and pictures
This narrative was perhaps the first poem my children learned--and both they and I love it.

"Seventeen kings and fourty-two elephants

Going on a journey on a wild wet night"

meet all sorts of wonderful creatures in their travels through the lush jungle inhabitting these pages. There are white-toothed crocodiles, green-eyed dragons, small crabs, ponderous hippoptomums, dancing "to the music that the marchers made," not to mention tigers, cranes, pelicans, peacocks, and twangling trillicans. They go off into the night as raindrops glisten on the elephants' backs and the deep dark jungle devours their tracks. Altogether a delightful journey into word play and magical illustrations. Alyssa A. Lappen

Favorate Book to Read to Children
This book is musical in its use of language. The verse seems to mimic the marching of the elephants. Reading and listening to the book are equally delightful. The pictures are lush and beautiful. I'm on my second child, and this remains a favorite of my 3 and 6 year old sons. ... Read more

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Based on one of the most lovable and graphically appealing characters in children's literature, this is Elmer's first calendar.Elmer is an elephant with a many-colored patchwork coat. He's unhappy because he doesn't fit in with the elephant-colored herd, but in the end he learns an invaluable lesson about the importance of being true to yourself. First published in 1968 and recently relaunched, Elmer inspired more than ten books and has been published in more than 20 countries, with total sales of more than a million copies. The author David McKee's illustrations from Elmer are popular as prints and posters. Licensed product from puzzles to lunchboxes are now becoming available.Elmer promises to have the classic charm of the Little Prince, Babar, or Curious George. ... Read more