Awards
Benjamin Franklin Award Winner Best Children's Book & Audio Book
Synopses & Reviews
Ellison is aghast when he discovers his trumpet blast is different from those of his elephant friends. When he starts to withdraw, his mom explains being different is not such a bad thing. "All the greatest elephants in history were unusual!" she says. When Ellison's wisecracking imaginary friend Weasel starts to encourage him, Ellison is coaxed to be inventive and to find his own voice. Soon, pachyderms from miles around are swaying to the magic of Ellison's trumpet and its extraordinary new sound. This musical celebration is brought to life on CD with dramatic readings, sound effects, and the jazzy expertise of Giovanna Imbesi.
Review
"Drachman's pachyderm tale has plenty of kid appeal." Lee Littlewood, Copley News Service
Review
"The result is engaging..." AudioFile Magazine
Synopsis
With the help of his imaginary friend, Weasel, Ellison finds his very own voice - a jazzy sound that charms all the other animals