Review and Giveaway: Ella the Pink Elephant

numerous clouds in the sky: LadyD Books
Cloud of Elephants for SkyWatch Friday

The elephant dance: LadyD Books
The Elephant Dance


large cloud: LadyD Books

Humans are the elephant's worst enemy. Luckily, elephants don't have many other enemies. If you were as big as they are, you wouldn't have many enemies either.

Elephant at the safari park: LadyD Books

As our  first rain storm approached and the clouds rolled in, the cloud formations  seemed to take on an elephant cloud look that reminded me of these elephant statues we had seen at the Safari Park. Do you have a favorite zoo close by? Every time I look at my animal photos (like the one below), I am reminded of how fortunate we are to have a famous zoo and safari park close by. I really enjoy watching elephants do their dance, swing style.

Mom and baby elephant: LadyD Books
Mother and Baby

 For The Friday 56, we visited our beautiful, local library and found a wonderful book,
Elephants: A Book for Children by Steve Bloom, a wildlife, and nature photographer. There are 80 stunning photographs and entertaining text captures, to answer questions like:

Why do elephants flap their ears?
How much do they eat?
Why do they roll in the mud?

elephants a book for children by steve bloom
Pg. 56
"Sometimes elephants take part in festivals and are painted all over. In India the elephant is particularly respected." -- David Henry Wilson, author
elephant for festival


So, upon returning home from our elephant journey at this huge outdoor park, my granddaughter and I decided to play "feed the elephant a peanut." My husband and I had so much fun making this cute homemade toy out of cardboard and laminating paper peanuts to entertain a 2-year-old. You can find the instructions (quite easy) on how to make it, here.

feed the elephant game: LadyD Books

granddaughter with peanuts feeding elephant: LadyD Books

ella the pink elephant picture book

Once upon a time, Ella, a baby elephant born in a zoo, was so cute that she was dressed in crowns, earrings, tutus, colorful shawls and fancy slippers. She got lots of attention! When she outgrew her baby costumes she was elegantly dressed for weddings and was still the center of attention. But what happened to Ella when she grew old and wanted to retire from the limelight? When she was no longer loved for her looks, did she find the meaning of true happiness? Follow Ella through her life from birth to old age!
My Review:

From baby to old age, Ella fascinates children and parents. We meet Ella, her mother, and father, along with her zookeeper,  Zeppo the Clown. Being a graceful elephant child, we see Ella playing with all sorts of dress up attire, especially pink slippers to match her pink body. Being the star of the zoo, Ella begins to form unique relationships with everyone who comes to visit her. Time passes and Ella grows much larger. She now finds herself the star of weddings and many people ride her on top of her beautiful blankets. Eventually, Ella needs to rest and retire from being the star. Will she be alone or will others continue to show love and visit her? Like other elephants, Ella will remember all of her warm memories with people. A beautiful book with an insightful message on growing old gracefully, with colorful illustrations.

I recommend Ella the Pink Elephant to everyone. My 2-year-old granddaughter, my daughter, and 4-year-old grandson love this book. Congratulations on the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Doris Rueger!

5/5 stars.

Daughter and granddaughter: LadyD Books

reading a picture book together: LadyD Books
Reading Together for Color Connection

life, love and fame of ella the pink elephant: LadyD Books

Ella the Pink Elephant: Her Life, Love, and Fame

Doris Rueger has supplied an extra copy of her picture book for my dear readers. This giveaway is  for the U.S. only and  will be held for one week. Don't forget to leave me your email in the comment section and good luck everyone!

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“You can’t get a cup of tea big enough or a book long enough to suit me." C. S. Lewis
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12 comments:

  1. This sounds like such a sweet story. My daughter and I love elephants!

    kelli @ pfrog dot net

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    1. Thanks for entering the giveaway. Good luck, Kelli!

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  2. I definitely see an elephant in the sky!!
    Love seeing your grandlittle happily reading, or rather being read to. It's adorable!

    Happy Thanksgiving Diana! Wishing you and your family the best.

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    1. She is a delight. Happy Thanksgiving, Freda!

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  3. My granddaughter would love this ... and I would too! I've added it to my wish list.
    My post features FLIGHT BEHAVIOR.

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    1. It's a sweet story, receiving an award. Happy Thanksgiving, Sandy!

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  4. Lovely review and photos. Enjoyed the sky shot too. Have a wonderful weekend ;-)

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  5. Calling by from Skywatch Friday, I never fail to be impressed by the skies Mother Nature sends us, yours are lovely sky shots.

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  6. Looks like she had so much fun with the elephant you made. Happy sky watching.

    Waterfall on Jeju Island

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  7. Love love love this post! I see the elephant in the sky! And what a sweet bunch of photos of the granddaughter :)

    Here's mine: http://guiltlessreading.blogspot.ca/2012/11/book-beginnings-friday-56-persecution.html

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  8. Thanks for offering this book - it looks AWESOME!

    Should I win, could you contact me through my blog or at

    createwithjoy (at) gmail (dot) com

    Thanks!

    Create With Joy
    http://create-with-joy.com

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  9. Looks like an enjoyable book to read for my kids as well. We bought a couple of books yesterday. My email addy is cutiestfriend@yahoo.com.

    Thanks for participating to Color Connection. Pardon for my late visit, my PC is still under repair, sigh. Anyhow, linky for this week is up.

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As always, so nice to hear from you!