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K-Gr 2 This picture book tells the story of a grandmother elephant and the role she plays in her herd. The narrative is printed in large text, and facts about these animals, presented in a smaller font, appear throughout. Unfortunately, Grandma's tale and these flimsy tidbits collide, as the two text elements cavort about the spreads, often confusing readers. In a valiant attempt not to misinform his audience, Jenkins frequently ...Log In or Sign Up to Read More

Elephants are fascinating animals, in large part because of their strong and lasting emotional bonds. Female elephants live their entire lives with their close relatives, in groups typically headed by the oldest female. Grandma is indeed in charge, and remains so until she is no longer capable of leading her group. This book makes good use of the parallels between elephant society and human relationships to help readers understand elephant behavior. The friendly text invites children to imagine themse...Log In or Sign Up to Read More