The Smallest Elephant in the World
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1959

The Smallest Elephant in the World

Written by Alvin Tresselt · Illustrated by Milton Glaser

A tiny elephant seeks a home where he truly belongs.

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40 pages
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In the jungles of India, a tiny elephant, no bigger than a house cat, tires of being mocked and sets off to find a place where he fits in. His journey leads him to a boy's home, but he must disguise himself as a cat to stay. When a mouse appears, chaos ensues, revealing his true nature. Will he ever find a place that celebrates his uniqueness? Discover a heartwarming tale of belonging and acceptance as the smallest elephant learns where he truly belongs.

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Mocked throughout the jungles of India, the smallest elephant in the world-no bigger than a house cat-has decided enough is enough. If he’s no bigger than a house cat, then a house is where he belongs! After a long journey, this smallest elephant in the world finds himself a home with a nice little boy inside. Unfortunately, the boy’s mother doesn’t believe elephants make suitable house pets… First published in 1959, The Smallest Elephant in the World, written by Alvin Tresselt and illustrated by Milton Glaser, is a witty, sweet, and funny tale of friendship, unlikely disguise, and the search for home.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Themes & topics
Books about elephantsBooks about being differentBooks about being yourselfBooks about friendshipBooks about imagination and play
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Book details

Publication
Published
February 12, 2019
First published
January 1, 1959
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781592702619

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