Elephant Fiction

In the second book in the Adventures with Pop Pop series, follow Grandman Dean as he learns the daily routines of preschool. His caring teachers teach Dean and his classmates arts and crafts, how to write their letters, and how to play with each other. They learn, play, and even get to climb a fire truck and go inside a police car and ambulance.

Number one best-selling author David Walliams presents his very first picture book for children of 3 and up. What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! Introducing a magnificently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents.

Tom and Sophie join their mum in a dash to Whipsnade Zoo to help an elephant deliver its calf, and another exciting adventure begins. At first the elephant calf, Dirshani, struggles to survive as it doesn’t eat well. With expert help and lots of care, the calf grows stronger. During the next year the young elephant is encouraged to take its place in the herd. Tom and Sophie dream that one day Dirshani will take part in the elephant demonstration.

How much does an elephant weigh? How do you know? How would you know if you didn't have a modern scale? Six-year-old Cao Chong, the most famous child prodigy in Chinese history, faced just this problem! Chong watches as the prime minister's most trusted and learned advisors debate different methods. The principle of buoyancy and a little bit of creative thinking help this boy come up with a solution.

Little Elephant spends the summer on uncle Oliver's and aunt Amy's family farm. Little Elephant has never been to the country, but he finds lots of fun in raising his own garden, feeding the farm animals, and just relaxing down at the stream.

Young Maisha is the pride of her elephant herd. They sent her off to study about the outside world at the prestigious School of Animal Magic. She returns, bearing an urgent warning. If only she can remember what it is! As she struggles to recall what she learned, time may be running out for the herd - and all elephants.

The whole neighborhood hear the cries, as this story will reprise. Grandma Found a Gecko is a delightful tale guaranteed to draw snickers, giggles, and belly laughs from two- to 10-year-olds, and more than a smile from listeners who are older. It is a childhood memory of an epic contest between human and reptile natures that ends in mutual satisfaction after quite a fight.

On the khan's orders, Tall Khenbish and his friend Batzorig journey to Russia to purchase an elephant for Mongolia's first zoo. While there, Khenbish learns of Batzorig's plot to overthrow the khan. After returning to Mongolia, Khenbish must decide who to trust - his dear friend, or the ruler that took him in?

Panchtantra are the stories that were told to young princes in ancient times in India to make them wiser. Literally meaning five sections, the wisdom they impart today is as relevant as it was years ago. The stories are short and have animal characters which appeal to children.

Panchtantra are the stories that were told to young princes in ancient times in India to make them wiser. Literally meaning five sections, the wisdom they impart today is as relevant as it was years ago. The stories are short and have animal characters which appeal to children.

This story is a gem representing the delightful stories from the Indian subcontinent which capture the simple essence of everyday life in rural/urban India. The simple pleasures of life indicate a time gone by, before the advent of cellphones and Facebook, a time which almost stood still, a time where children could revel in the rain, make paper boats and race them down a drain, play marbles, and generally pass time. The once idyllic life almost seems too slow and bear and hence is fascinating to watch unfurl as we listen to the story.

One day, a herd of elephants went for a walk and decided to take a swim. Suddenly, dark clouds appeared, the river began to rise, and the baby elephants were caught in the fast-moving stream! The baby elephants had to be rescued. The old elephants stormed into the river and rescued the baby elephants.

Joy, the little blue elephant, knew from birth that she was different from the rest of the herd. The Blue Elephant is Joy’s courageous story of grief and loss, as seen through the eyes of her wise butterfly friend, Hope. Be a part of their incredible journey as they discover Joy’s unique purpose in life.

From slowing wildfires to planting seeds, one animal is the true superhero that keeps the African savanna in balance. Elephants dig to find salt that other animals lick, their deep footprints collect water for small creatures to drink, and they eat young trees to keep the forest from overtaking the grasslands. In every season, the elephants are there to protect the savanna and its residents - but what would happen if the elephants were only "once upon a time"?

One by one, elephants invite each other to play in a spider's web.

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In this hilarious spoof of the detective story, a team of detectives try unsuccessfully to capture an stolen white elephant. This dramatized version features a full cast of characters.