Showing posts with label Elephants. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Elephants. Show all posts

Friday, February 20, 2015

Mr. Elephanter by Lark Pein

From chapters.ca:
Early every morning, Mr. Elephanter arrives at the Elephantery to care for his diminutive charges, who greet him with toots and trumpets. There are hugs and hellos all around! They all eat pancakes, paddle and splash in the neighborhood pool, and parade through the bustling city. After naps, Mr. Elephanter pretends he's a tunnel, tower, and bridge, while the elephanties play all around him. In fresh watercolors exuding warmth and whimsy, Lark Pien introduces the doting Mr. Elephanter - and the most adorable miniature creatures you'll ever meet.

Wednesday, March 19, 2014

Quick, Slow, Mango! By Anik McGrory

From chapters.ca:
Baby elephant Kidogo is off with his Mama to find breakfast. Kidogo loves to take his time, and wants to do everything slowly, slowly - even though Mama wants to move quickly. Meanwhile, up in the trees, a mischievous monkey named Pole Pole is always in a hurry, trying to grab all the mangoes he can. Fast and slow, these two adorable critters meet up in the luckiest way - and it's mangoes for breakfast for everyone.

Monday, December 16, 2013

Tweak Tweak by eve Bunting, illustrated by Sergio Ruzzier

From chapters.ca:
Little Elephant and Mama Elephant are going for a walk. "Hold on to my tail," says Mama. "If you want to ask me a question, tweak twice." Tweak, tweak! "Mama, what is that?" Little Elephant is curious about the frog, the monkey, the songbird, the butterfly, and the crocodile - and especially about what a little elephant can do. Mama knows just how to answer, to help her cherished Little Elephant grow. Eve Bunting's tender text and Sergio Ruzzier's whimsical illustrations make this walk with Mama an excursion any little elephant would enjoy.

Sunday, October 13, 2013

Should I Share My Ice Cream? By Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
Gerald is careful. Piggie is not. Piggie cannot help smiling. Gerald can. Gerald worries so that Piggie does not have to. Gerald and Piggie are best friends. In Should I Share My Ice Cream? Gerald has a big decision to make. But will he make it in time?

Sunday, January 20, 2013

What to do if an Elephant Stands on Your Foot by Michelle Robinson, illustrated by Peter H Reynolds

From chapters.ca: Safari etiquette can be tricky. Fortunately, our trusty narrator can help. Sort of. From what to do if an elephant stands on your foot ("Keep calm. Panicking will only startle it!") to how to escape the attentions of a crocodile ("Well? What are you waiting for? Wave your arms around and shout for help!"), our plucky guide leads our unlucky hero on a jungle adventure, barely avoiding tigers, a rhino, snakes, and - uh- oh. What's that? Well thank heavens the monkeys are friendly at least!

Tuesday, January 15, 2013

I Broke My Trunk by Mo Willems


From chapters.ca:
Gerald tells Piggie the long, crazy story about breaking his trunk. Will Piggie end up with a long, crazy story of her own?

Monday, January 14, 2013

Are you Ready to Play Outside? By Mo Willems


From chapters.ca:
Piggie can't wait to go play in the sunshine. But will a rainy day ruin all the fun?

Sunday, January 13, 2013

Today I Will Fly! By Mo Willems


From chapters.ca:
Today, I Will Fly! is the funny introduction to the characters. Piggie is determined to fly. But Gerald the elephant knows that's impossible - isn't it?

Saturday, January 12, 2013

I Will Surprise My Friend by Mo Willems


From chapters.ca:
Gerald and Piggie want to play a game and surprise each other but the biggest surprise is the one they least expect.

Friday, January 11, 2013

I Love My New Toy! By Mo Willems


From chapters.ca:
In I Love My New Toy!, Piggie can't wait to show Gerald her brand new toy. But will an accidentally broken toy accidentally break a friendship?

Thursday, January 10, 2013

I Am Invited to a Party by Mo Willems


From chapters.ca:
Piggie is invited to her first party. She doesn't know what to wear, though, so she asks her best friend Elephant for help. Elephant's advice is odd to say the least, so Piggie will try on all sorts of zany outfits before finally arriving at the party for a hilarious surprise.

Saturday, May 26, 2012

We are in a Book by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
In We Are in a Book! Gerald and Piggie discover the joy of being read. But what will happen when the book ends?!

Pigs Make me Sneeze by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
Gerald believes he is allergic to his best friend! Will he have to stay away from Piggie forever?

Happy Pig Day! by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
Piggie celebrates her favourite day of the year. Will Gerald the Elephant be included in the festivities? Using vocabulary that is perfect for beginning readers (and vetted by an early- learning specialist), Mo Willems has crafted a heartfelt story about celebrating the special occasions in life.

Monday, January 31, 2011

My Elephant by Petr Horacek

From chapters.ca:
Both funny and sweet, this intergenerational story trumpets one boy's boundless imagination - and shows how truly infectious it can be. What to do when Grandpa and Grandma are too busy to play? Ask your imaginary elephant, of course! He's tons of fun, even if he squashes the flower bed, breaks a few things around the house, and gets a little too splashy in the bathtub. But Grandpa and Grandma will understand - really. With his trademark vibrant, energetic illustrations, Petr Horácek introduces us to a delightfully enterprising child, some wisely laid- back grandparents, and the most endearing elephant you'll ever want to meet.

Friday, January 14, 2011

Pablo the Artist by Satoshi Kitamura

From chapters.ca:
Pablo the elephant has a problem. His art club is holding an exhibition, and all he has is an empty canvas. Plagued by artist's block, Pablo sets out for the country, in hopes of finding fresh ideas. But when he finishes his landscape, Pablo still isn't
satisfied. It may just take the ingenuity of some friendly woodland strangers to help Pablo realize his full artistic potential. Bursting with the author's inimitable illustrations, this is an uplifting story about teamwork and artistic vision.

Monday, November 29, 2010

When the Silliest Cat was Small by Gilles Bachelet

From chapters.ca:
In this sequel to the sleeper hit My Cat, the Silliest Cat in the World, Bachelet recounts choosing his cat as a kitten, and how the cat got used to living with him.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Tarra and Bella: The Elephant and Dog who Became Best Friends by Carol Buckley

Tarra is a lonely elephant. She doesn't seem to get along with the others on her sanctuary in Tennessee. One day a dog walks into the park and the two become fast friends. Reminiscent of the Owen and Mzee stories, Tarra and Bella are a great addition to any library.

Tuesday, September 14, 2010

I am Going! by Mo Willems

From chapters.ca:
When Piggie tells Elephant, "I am going," you can imagine the thoughts that run through Elephant's head. Elephant, after all, sees everything in the darkest possible light. "What about me?" Elephant whines tearfully. "Who will I skip with? Who will I play ping pong with? Who will I wear a silly hat with?" Piggie remains resolute. She is going. Elephant declares that he will go, too. But that doesn't faze Piggie. Mo Willems, a master at comic pacing, delivers another perfectly delightful Elephant and Piggie schtick that will have kids laughing as they learn to read.
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