Synopses & Reviews
In an abridged version of a favorite tale from the author's Just So Stories, an inquisitive baby elephant sets out to the banks of a river to find out what crocodiles eat for dinner.
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Because of his "'satiable curtiosity" about what the crocodile has for dinner, the elephant's child and all elephants thereafter have long trunks.
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This is a version of one of the best-loved "Just So Stories." First published in 1902, this unique and hilarious tale tells the story of the 'satiable' Elephant's Child who, because of his "satiable curiosity, " asked too many questions which always brought him too many spankings. A wonderfully imagined tale exquisitely illustrated by Jan Mogensen, this book will delight children--and their parents-- time and time again.
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Rudyard Kipling's delightful story telling how the elephant got his trunk is given a stunning new interpretation by a top artist. Geoffrey Patterson has abridged the original text for a younger audience without losing any of Kipling's much-loved turns of phrase. Elegant and whimsical illustrations give a fresh, vibrant look to a classic story.
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This energetic book takes young readers on a journey with a very curious baby elephant who has one question on his mind: What do crocodiles eat for dinner? But whenever he asks this question, he gets a spanking! Though hes never seen a crocodile before, the baby elephant sets out to the banks of a river to find the answer to his question. Geoffrey Patterson has simplified the original text for a younger audience without losing any of Kiplings much-loved turns of phrase. Elegant and whimsical illustrations give a fresh, vibrant look to this classic story.