“Strictly No Elephants” By Lisa Mantchev & Taeeun Yoo

"Strictly No Elephants" by Lisa Mantchev and Taeeun Yoo shares the story of what happens when one little boy and his “tiny elephant” are not allowed into the neighborhood Pet Club. With vivid illustrations and imaginative storytelling, children learn how to carve their own path when faced with the challenge of “not fitting in”. A tale of friendship and acceptance will capture children’s hearts as they meet a diverse array of children and their unusual pets. A great pick for preschool and school age children, curl up and find a spot to read this book while discovering what it is like to come together in a tree house where “all are welcome.”

--Alison R., Headquarters

“Elephant's Story” by Tracey Campbell Pearson

An open book bag causes Gracie to lose her favorite book. Elephant finds the book, smells the open book and sniffs all the words right out of it. Interesting events occur when Elephant asks other animal help to put the words back into the book. Water color illustrations, easy text and an adorable ending make this book a must read for a story time or one on one parent and child read time.





--Mary G., Grand Glaize

Staff Review: "Elephant's Story" by Tracey Campbell Pearson

In Tracey Campbell Pearson’s book titled “Elephant’s Story” poor Gracie has lost her favorite book. But guess what! Elephant has found her book and sniffed-sniffed the words off the page into his trunk. Oh no, now what does he do. He asks his friends for help. Alligator wants to chew the letters, seal wants to spin the letters, monkey wants to throw the letters, and well you know bear just wants to snore. Luckily Gracie figures out how to get the letters back into words and on the pages of her book. 

The illustrations were fun. The look on elephants face when seal wants to juggle the letters is precious. Be sure to take time to look at the endpapers which shows elephant using his body to make all the letters of the alphabet. 

--Robbin O., Headquarters

Staff Review: "Peanut" by Linas Alsenas

  One doesn't need lots of words to be funny. All one needs is a misunderstanding, an adorable elephant, and bright drawings. In "Peanut" by Linas Alsenas we have all three. Mildred, who looks like everyone's favorite granny, really needs glasses, it seems. One day she takes home a stray dog and names it Peanut, but it turns out to be nothing she expected. Full of giggles and with no more than two sentences on a page, you'll have no problem reading this story over and over to your little one.  Best for preschoolers to first graders.

--Andrea W., H.Q.