Where shall Little Elephant play today? As you read the story about the baby elephant, picture icons will prompt you to press the buttons and play the sound effects. The sturdy handle is just right for little hands, at home or on the go.
Discover a treasure trove of beautifully illustrated books with our new series, G&D Vintage! Featuring books from our Wonder Books line originally published in the 1940s, '50s, and '60s, there’s something for every reader in these timeless stories accompanied by classic illustrations. Oscar is a baby elephant who loves watching everything around him—there are so many interesting things to see! But when he gets distracted by the peanut man during the circus parade, he loses his mama! Luckily, a kind farmer helps him find her again, and Oscar learns an important lesson: to never to let go of his mama during the parade!
Abandoned by his mother in an Acadia National Park campground, Jack tries to make his way back to Boston before anyone figures out what is going on, with only a small toy elephant for company.
After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful “one-two-three-kick.” For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of The Poky Little Puppy.
The wheat is ripe, but the harvester is broken and a plague of locusts is on the way. It looks as if Jim and his mother may lose the farm. But when Jim shows kindness to a stranger, their fortunes are set to change in the most surprising way imaginable! From the creator of the bestselling favourites Animalia, The Legend of The Golden Snailand The Jewel Fish of Karnakcomes this inspiring and magical tale.
Little elephant has learned how to do many things: walk backwards, hop on three legs, spin around like a falling leaf, and do wonderful tricks with his trunk -- catch bananas, hold onto his mother's tail, even spray everyone with water! But there's one thing he hasn't quite mastered: he cannot trumpet. Here is a delightful story about a fun-loving little elephant who learns a lot -- but at his own pace! -- encouraged all the way by his proud and loving parents.
As adults, people stop believing in Santa Claus. Paula Bush, 32, has never believed in him and other tales. A boring youth replaced a miserable childhood, then a hated life began in hated Brooklyn. Paula has no money, no plans, no normal sex, which romantics like to give various vulgar names. Despaired, she invents and gives the world of cocaine and marijuana a new sinful joy, to release “happiness” on its streets, the equal of which it has never known before!.. What will her idea turn to? An exciting adventure? Foolish death? A complete change of fate? What has to do with this an unusual street tramp with eyes the color of flowing water, whom Paola will meet on the street in the middle of the night? ..
A boy meets and plays with an elephant. It’s the best thing that could ever have happened to the boy. They become close friends, but to do what is best for the elephant, they ultimately must go their separate ways. 1