Tara The Baby Elephant


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Tara the baby elephant is a book for children between the ages 6 to 10 years. Tara is a baby elephant who lives with her mom and aunts. Tara is learning to use her unruly trunk which seems to have a mind of its own. Tara is delighted to find a friend in the forest. Join Tara in her search for water and friendship.




Tarra & Bella


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A friendship unlike any other! After retiring from the circus, Tarra became the first resident of the Elephant Sanctuary in Tennessee. When other elephants moved in and developed close friendships, only Tarra remained alone—until the day she met a stray mixed-breed dog named Bella. From then on, the two were inseparable. Color photographs of Tarra and Bella at home in the Elephant Sanctuary deftly illustrate this inspiring story of inter-species companionship.




Elephants Never Forget


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A lonely baby elephant, separated from his herd of elephants, meets a herd of buffaloes and decides to stay with them, but when they meet up with some elephants, he must make an important decision.




Ollie the Purple Elephant


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From the author of National Book Award finalist Hey, Kiddo. Ollie is a purple elephant who is lost and has no place to call home. Until Shelby and Peter find him in the park—and invite him to live with them. Soon Ollie is a regular part of the family. He doesn't have a room to call his own, but he doesn't mind. He is happy. He loves hopscotch and kickball—but most of all he loves the dance parties the McLaughlins have after dinner. But Mr. Puddlebottom, the downstairs neighbor, most certainly does not love Ollie. And neither does the McLaughlins' cat, Ginger. Ollie has taken her spot on the couch at night. When the conspirators hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie, the purple elephant walks right into their trap—and onto a circus cart. Will he ever be reunited with his family?




The Runaways


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*2015 RED HOUSE CHILDREN'S BOOK AWARD SHORTLISTED AUTHOR* A brand new animal adventure for 8+ readers set during World War One from classic-in-the-making and bestselling author, Megan Rix. Perfect for fans of Michael Morpurgo and Sarah Lean. Two friends, fighting their way home . . . SHANTI and her calf TARA are beautiful circus elephants. HARVEY is the faithful old collie who leads the show. In war they will perform their most death-defying trick yet. When the First World War seizes Europe, Cullen's Circus is forced to close. The men are sent to fight and the animals are torn apart from their keepers, and each other. But while Shanti must help on a farm, it's little Tara who faces a far worse fate. . . Separated too soon from her mother, Tara's life is in danger. Only old, brave Harvey can bring them back together. And so side-by-side, dog and elephant set out on an extraordinary journey across the English countryside - but can the unlikely friends find Shanti in time? Praise for Megan Rix: 'If you love Michael Morpurgo, you will enjoy this' Sunday Express 'A moving tale told with warmth, kindliness and lashings of good sense that lovers of Dick King-Smith will especially appreciate' The Times 'Every now and then a writer comes along with a unique way of storytelling. Meet Megan Rix . . . her novels are deeply moving and will strike a chord with animal lovers.' LoveReading 'A perfect story for animal lovers and lovers of adventure stories' Travelling Book Company Also available by Megan Rix: The Great Escape, The Victory Dogs, The Bomber Dog, A Soldier's Friend and The Hero Pup




Ellie


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The zoo is closing! Ellie and her friends want to save their home, but Ellie's just a baby elephant, and she doesn't know what she can do to help. While the other animals are busy working, Ellie finds a brush and some paints, and gives the zoo a big splash of color! Will her bright new talent be enough to keep the zoo's gates open for good? Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out!




Travels on My Elephant


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A memorable account of a journey across India on an elephant.




The Child's Elephant


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"When a baby elephant is orphaned on the African savannah, a young boy named Bat takes her home. But Bat's grandmother knows that Meya cannot stay with them for ever; the call of the wild will always be sounding in her soul. Then Bat and his best friend are snatched by soldiers and catapulted into a terrifying new life. Will the bond between Bat and Meya be strong enough to save them?"--Page 4 of cover.




Robi Dobi


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An Indian elephant befriends a mouse, a butterfly, and a parrot, and together they have many adventures.




Never Ride Your Elephant to School


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A humorous account of the disadvantages of bringing an elephant into the classroom.