Elephant Kids

“Unflinching.” —Bloomberg News “[Hopkins has] given great thought to the big questions—the why of it all, and what it all means.” —David Marchese, The New York Times Academy Award–winning actor Sir Anthony Hopkins delves into his illustrious film and theater career, difficult...

Known as Shug to her nearly 1 million TikTok followers, Rachel Coler Mulholland has become a favorite voice for parents trying to navigate tricky conversations with their curious and confused children. As a nationally certified counselor with a master’s degree in clinical mental health counseling, she is the ideal person to write this book, which will empower parents and caregivers by helping facilitate essential but scary conversations with their kids, from toddlers to teens.

Dr Daniel Armstrong, ecologist and documentary maker, has dedicated his life to protecting Africa's animals and rain forests. But when a gang of poachers murders his childhood friend, Chief Warden of the National Park, and steals the government-protected ivory stores, Daniel's quest of passion becomes one of revenge....

At the onset of World War II, Williams formed Elephant Company and was instrumental in defeating the Japanese in Burma and saving refugees, including on his own "Hannibal Trek." Billy Williams became a media sensation during the war, telling reporters that the elephants did more for him than he was ever able to do for them, but his story has since been forgotten.

Rudyard Kipling's story of how the elephant got its trunk has always delighted children with its playful use of language and sense of high adventure. Never has there been a more satisfying rendering of Kipling's most beloved "Just So" story, which explains what the world was like "in the beginning of years when the world was new and all..." Ages five and up. Narrated by Jack Nicholson with musical accompaniment by Bobby McFerrin.

People aren't always what they seem to be. Sometimes we even surprise ourselves. So discovers seventeen-year-old Russel Middlebrook in The Elephant of Surprise, a stand-alone sequel to Brent Hartinger's landmark 2003 gay young adult novel Geography Club (which has now been adapted as a feature film co-starring Scott Bakula and Nikki Blonsky). In this latest audiobook, Russel and his friends Min and Gunnar are laughing about something they call the Elephant of Surprise - the tendency for life to never turn out as expected.

The bestselling author's inspiring autobiographical account of personal pain, spiritual awakening, and divine grace. ""Inspiring. Sue Monk Kidd is a direct literary descendant of Carson McCullers.""—Baltimore Sun ""Grounded in personal experience and bolstered with classic spiritual...

“In this hilarious, uplifting memoir, Wolfe describes her intense bond with Harlow...as she grapples with the chaos of her 20s, marriage, and eventually new motherhood.”—Washington Post “An engaging debut with a lighthearted memoir of her tender relationship with her dog, Harlow, and her...

What happens when a little girl named Isabella discovers a giant, gentle elephant in her own backyard? Join Isabella and her enormous new friend, Ellie, on a series of heartwarming and exciting adventures that will change their quiet town forever. From secret midnight feasts under the stars to solving town mysteries and learning the true meaning of friendship, "Isabella and the Giant Elephant" is a beautifully imaginative tale about courage, kindness, and the magic of an unlikely bond. Perfect for bedtime stories that will leave little listeners dreaming big.

It's been almost a year since Sila's mother traveled halfway around the world to Turkey, hoping to secure the immigration paperwork that would allow her to return to her family in the United States. The long separation is almost impossible for Sila to withstand. But things change when Sila accompanies her father (who is a mechanic) outside their Oregon town to fix a truck. There, behind an enormous stone wall, she meets a grandfatherly man who only months before won the state lottery.

Have you ever lay down on the grass to look up into the sky at the clouds? Did you know that clouds are made up of tiny droplets of water?

Told from the perspective of precocious 14-year-old Peter, The Elephant Keepers’ Children is about three siblings and how they deal with life alongside their eccentric parents. Peter’s father is a vicar, his mother an artisan, and both are equally and profoundly devout. The family lives on the fictional island of Finø, where people of all faiths coexist peacefully. Yet nothing is at it seems. When Peter’s parents suddenly go missing, Peter and his siblings fear the worst - has their parents’ relentless quest to boost church attendance finally put them in danger?

In 1551, King Joo III of Portugal gave Archduke Maximilian an unusual wedding present: an elephant named Solomon. In Jose Saramago's remarkable and imaginative retelling, Solomon and his keeper, Subhro, begin in dismal conditions, forgotten in a corner of the palace grounds.

Six short stories for younger children aged two to five years. Tested stories for a great bedtime listen! Stories include a cheetah, an ogre, an elephant, a super-duper frog, and two other animals.

Ignite your child's curiosity with a fascinating collection of 132 multiple-choice animal trivia on some of the most interesting animals! Test your knowledge, and learn new information that you can share with family and friends!

Do you want to be amazed by elephant pictures? Let's look at color photos of elephants! You and your child will find pictures of elephants along with short, simplified text for children learning to read or listen to and for those who like picture books. Elephants: Photos and Fun Facts for Kids is book two of the Kids Learn with Pictures series.

What are African elephants? How different are they from Asian elephants? What do they look like, and what do they like to do? What makes male and female elephants different from each other? These and more questions will be answered with the help of this audiobook. Elephants are big and somewhat scary, especially for young kids. But with this audiobook, kids will surely have fun learning about these big animals and will be taught to appreciate them a lot more.

This audiobook features music and special effects. Listen along and enjoy the fun that is African Elephant (Young Zoologist). Head on safari to the grasslands of Africa to study African elephants in this beautiful nonfiction field guide for kids. You might know that African elephants are the...

Embark on whimsical bedtime adventures with Ellie the Silly Elephant in this delightful collection of fifteen enchanting tales! Join Ellie as she explores the wonders of the jungle, makes new friends, and learns valuable lessons along the way. In "The Silly Elephant's Big Adventure," Ellie's boundless curiosity leads her on an unforgettable journey through the lush jungle, where she encounters colorful creatures and discovers the true meaning of friendship.

James Patterson and award-winning author Ellen Banda-Aaku deliver an unforgettable story of a girl, an elephant, and their life-changing friendship. Clever, sensitive Jama likes elephants better than people. While her classmates gossip—especially about the new boy, Leku—twelve-year-old...