I've Got an Elephant

Written by Anne Ginkel · Illustrated by Janie Bynum

An elephant's loneliness leads to a growing, playful herd. Can a girl manage the chaos?

3.7 Goodreads · 117 ratings

32 pages· 584 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· ~530L

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Bookroo's summary

A little girl's elephant gets lonely whenever she's away, inviting more elephants to join their fun. As the herd grows, so does the chaos, from pool splashes to ballet mishaps. Can she find a solution for her expanding group of pachyderm pals? Dive into this whimsical counting adventure where friendship and creativity collide, leaving young readers giggling and counting along.

From the publisher

Owning an elephant is terrific, but what happens when he gets lonely and invites a friend over? Fun and silliness abound in this buoyant counting book.”Crisp, rhyming text and warm, appealing illustrations will make this counting book a favorite with the very young.” ―Kirkus ReviewsEvery time a busy little girl goes out―to school or to the movies or to the mall―her elephant friend gets lonely.So he invites more elephants over and they all join the little girl in fun activities, from swimming in the local pool to dancing in her ballet class! However, as the number of elephants increases, so do their antics, and the resourceful heroine finally has to find her companions a new home where she can visit them…and make a few new friends, too.Young readers will be amused by the exuberant characters and mounting silliness in Anne Ginkel’s unique counting tale. Illustrator Janie Bynum’s brightly colored illustrations and affectionately drawn, expressive characters capture the story’s good-natured fun.

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