A good picture book imparts insight, of course, but it also gives children something to sink their teeth into, something to call upon when they find themselves in similar situations to those found in beloved books, tackling similar challenges or experiencing similar joys. Oct 27, 2015 taeeun yoo has twice received the prestigious new york times best illustrated childrens book award. When the local pet club wont admit a boys tiny pet elephant, he finds a solutionone. Taeeun yoo has twice received the prestigious new york times best illustrated childrens book award. At the end of the book she gets stuck with the elephant anyway but even he proves to be useful. Dan brown writing childrens book not every dan brown book has a conspiracy in it. Fantastic photos and great info this is a great book of interesting facts about elephants and beautiful photographs displayed on every page. It s simple enough for a 2yearold to understand, yet silly enough for a roomful of 6yearolds to enjoy. Strictly no elephants childrens literature resource file. Strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev kids book club. Strictly no elephants hardcover picture book, october 27, 2015. If you like the story make sure to subscribe and click like.
In a pure, childlike way, this story utilizes direct language and simple images to help kids understand what they are physically feeling as they tackle their own evolving emotional development. A book of feelings, by jo witek and illustrated by christine roussey. The pet club doesnt understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. The book is all about grandma tildy who is willing to buy all sorts of pets who enrich her life and help her around the house. See more ideas about childrens picture books, elephant and elephant pictures. Four picture books about making pals, solving disagreements and being o. Find bestsellers, new releases, award winners and our recommended books for kids at. The book is a must for school and classroom libraries and would be a very welcome addition to childrens home bookshelves. Strictly no elephants hardcover san marco books and more.
The boy and his elephant are inseparable, and their friendship is a thoughtful one. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and. When bernard holds a childrens themed book day in the shop, fran bets manny and bernard they couldnt write a childrens book over a weekend, while bernard bets fran back that she will have an awful time at her friends hen party. But no elephants has been my favorite childrens book from the day that i got itabout 18 years ago. Black books elephants and hens tv episode 2004 imdb. Illustrated by the awardwinning taeeun yoo because thats what friends do. Loved reading this book forwith my children, got this new one for the grandkids. Sep 21, 2018 join us in this amazing story about mae jabu, a smart elephant who save some children from a tsunami that occur in thailand. Often, they are representations of almost abstract shapes. One of kipling s best beloved from his just so stories various editions, which explains how the elephant got his trunk, with somewhat enigmatic acrylic illustrations. In this bestselling and internationally beloved picture book, the local pet club wont admit a boys tiny pet elephant, so he finds a solutionone that involves all. This is the struggle faced by the boy in this loving, affirming debut picture book from ya author lisa mantchev.
Strictly no elephants, big friends and more the new york times. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a friend. Strictly no elephants book by lisa mantchev, taeeun yoo official. Our list includes board books, picture books, and chapter books. We just adore this sweet book for the way it tackles big emotions including happiness, sadness, anger and bravery. But no elephants has been my favorite children s book from the day that i got itabout 18 years ago. Indeed, all the other kids in the neighborhood have ordinary pets like dogs and cats.
To help you find the right books for you and your young reader, weve compiled a list of the best kids books about elephants. One day, a salesman came to her house selling pets and asked her if she would like to buy a canary bird. Strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev is about young children who has pets that arent normal pets. Discover the best children s elephant books in best sellers. Discover lisa mantchevs books for children, young adults, and adults on her website. These childrens books about friendship teach kids to be the. The elephant holds an umbrella over the boys head on a rainy walk, and the boy carries the elephant over scary sidewalk cracks.
I decided to start buying copies of but no elephants so my 4 children will have a copy for their children. The pet club doesnt understand that pets come in all shapes and. Strictly no elephants written by lisa mantchev you can purchase the book following this link. Childrens books about feelings to help you raise emotionally. Illustrated by the awardwinning taeeun yoo because that s what friends do.
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When the local pet club wont admit a boys tiny pet elephant, he. The story is about a little boy who is different from the start because he has a pet elephant. Other books include so many days and only a witch can fly, both by alison mcghee, and round by. Curt bright from the string beans reads strictly no elephants. A recent addition to the family, our first grandchild prompted a lengthy and happy family discussion about books which my son and daughter loved when they were small. Strictly no elephants written by lisa mantchev illustrated by taeeun yoo hc.
The canary sang for grandma tildy and gave her company. Written by lisa mantchev and illustrated by taeeun yoo, this book accomplishes so much in just 256 words. For me, strictly no elephants is one of those memorable books that casts a spell and goes straight into the heart. The new york times called it a sunny, smart, tongueincheek tale. The little engine that could story books for children read aloud out loud duration. With dylan moran, bill bailey, tamsin greig, lucy davis. So i was absolutely delighted to find this book was still in print. Top childrens books with elephant character 147 books. Shop for children s books by age, series, author, subject and format. A chance email from a mom looking for a good childrens book for her new interracial family, prompted me to buy and read this charming illustrated childrens book.
There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The children start to see that their pets arent fitting in and they start a club that has all animals. Strictly no elephants elephant book, childrens books. Books and giggles is a participant in the amazon services llc associates program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to. These childrens books about friendship teach kids to be. See more ideas about children s picture books, elephant and elephant pictures. Together, this package contains twenty speaking roles in all. Any child or group of children that you read this aloud to will enjoy chanting or shouting.
Check out this beautiful and moving book, strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev, illustrated by taeeun yoo, 2015. Strictly no elephants childrens book literature for kids. Having a tiny elephant for a pet sounds idyllic, but a boy discovers that the local pet club doesnt allow them. My parents received this book through a mailing subscription list it was like netflix but with kids books, back in the 1980s, and it became an alltime favorite. Dec 17, 2018 strictly no elephants a sunny, smart, tongueincheek tale. I got this book for my 4 year year olds birthday because elephants are an absolute favorite. The best childrens books about feelings to help you raise emotionally intelligent kids. Strictly no elephants hardcover northshire bookstore. Any child or group of children that you read this aloud. You do not need either book to teach this lesson and the scripts can be used as a play or as a readaloud.
Mainly children s picture books that have an elephant as the main character score a book s total score is based on multiple factors, including the number of people who have voted for it and how highly those voters ranked the book. Strictly no elephants book by lisa mantchev, taeeun yoo. They range throughout subsaharan africa and the rain forests of central and west africa. Strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev and taeeun yoo the trouble with having a tiny elephant for a pet is that you never quite. Scholastic book clubs is the best possible partner to help you get excellent children s books into the hands of every child, to help them become successful lifelong readers and discover the joy and power of good books.
Strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev, taeeun yoo. Strictly no elephants gives readers so much to see, think about, and discuss. Fun book for all ages my 2, 4 and 6 year old all love it and its one i enjoy as well. Strictly no elephants a sunny, smart, tongueincheek tale. What i would love most for all children is to grow up, not colorblind, but seeing all the differences in the world, and loving them all. In its very simple, entertaining, cutelyillustrated way its. Its simple enough for a 2yearold to understand, yet silly enough for a roomful of 6yearolds to enjoy. But no elephants by jerry smath 1979, hardcover for sale. She has illustrated many books, including strictly no elephants by lisa mantchev, which has been published in twelve countries. One of kiplings best beloved from his just so stories various editions, which explains how the elephant got his trunk, with somewhat enigmatic acrylic illustrations. Scholastic book clubs childrens books for parents and teachers. If you are looking for books to help you talk with your kids about sadness, jealousy, fear, curiosity and more, this is the post for you. This product contains reader s theatre scripts based on the children s books but no elephants and six hogs on a scooter. Find all the books, read about the author, and more.