Grandma Tildy lived all alone, until a salesman stopped by to sell her a pet. She welcomed a canary bird into her home, but made it very clear that she wanted NO ELEPHANTS! This heart-warming children's book, written and illustrated by Jerry Smath, will delight parents and children from beginning to finish.
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Jerry Smath has written over 40 children s books and illustrated well over a hundred books by other authors. Several of his books have won Children's Choice, Kids First, and Parent's Choice Awards; one of which has become a children's classic and was shown on BBC TV. The Horn Book calls Jerry's illustrations, "lively and amusing, bringing every page hilariously to life." Booklist says, "kids will fancy the silly pratfalls captured in his rhyming text and sunny watercolors." While School Library Journal calls his artwork "exuberant".
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18 of 19 people found the following review helpful
By Sara Martin
Format:Library Binding
Grandma Tildy is a sweet lady who loves everyone and everything except elephants. Well one day a salesman came along and tried to sell he some animals, she bought them all except the elephant. This story is about the elephant that Grandma Tildy didn't buy. It ended up that the salesman left the elephant at her house over the winter until she went soft and brought him in. The elephant got hungry one night and ate all of Grandma Tildy's food. Grandma Tildy got very angry but in the end the elephant takes Grandma Tidly and all her pets to a warm and sunny place. And now Grandma Tildy loves her pet elephant.
12 of 12 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I can't believe the publishers let this book go out of print! We discovered this book at a yard sale when our oldest daughter was three, and it immediately became one of her (and my) favorite books. Other reviewers have explained some of the book's charm; what I want to add is that it beautifully shows the value of kindness and the unexpected ways that different individuals can help one another, without being heavy-handed or preachy. In addition, Jerry Smath's illustrations are priceless--richly, subtly humorous, nicely complementing the simple, easy-to-read text.
11 of 11 people found the following review helpful
Format:Hardcover
I have to agree with all of the other reviews I've read - this is a fantastic book. I loved it when I was a kid and just recently found it at a garage sale. My 19 month old boy loves it and will listen to it over and over again.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Cute story
This was my sons favorite book when he was a youngster and learning to read. I had to buy a new one for my grand baby so it can be read to her and perhaps be one of her favorites... Read more
Published 7 days ago by Diane Cheng
5.0 out of 5 stars
yea
my all time fav book as a kid and soon after i got it my mom said she knew where the origanal was lol
Published 10 days ago by steven vinet
5.0 out of 5 stars
Memories
This book reminds me of being young. I hope my daughter enjoys it as much as I do and did. I only regret not getting it in hard cover.
Published 19 days ago by amber edblom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Daughter Loves it!
Kids love it when you read it with expression! My 19 months picks this up and makes us read it several times a day!
Published 22 days ago by Ryan Sanderson
5.0 out of 5 stars
This book taught me to read...
...because I made my mother read it to me multiple times daily for YEARS. I knew every word that was on each page, and I eventually associated the sounds with the shapes of the... Read more
Published 27 days ago by lindigogo
5.0 out of 5 stars
Family classic
My kids love this book about grandma Tilly who lived alone. She buys pet after pet from the pet man who visits her house daily. Read more
Published 27 days ago by Anne R. Smith
2.0 out of 5 stars
Not charming
I bought this for my two year old son who loves elephants because of all the rave reviews. While I can appreciate the moral of the story and teaching that everyone can lend a hand,... Read more
Published 1 month ago by Laura
5.0 out of 5 stars
A childhood favorite!
I had the hardback of this story growing up, and had to have it when I was the paperback for only $3.75. The kids I work with love it.
Published 1 month ago by AKLOUX
5.0 out of 5 stars
But no elephants
I got this book for my uncle who has 3 dogs 4 cats he keeps on wanting more but his partner says no we're hoping that they don't get animal hoarders on them
Published 1 month ago by quarkers
5.0 out of 5 stars
CRAZY CUTE!
Bedtime reading at its finest! Toddler Approved! Mother Approved!
Repetitive, but so charming you don't mind reading it again and again. Read more
Repetitive, but so charming you don't mind reading it again and again. Read more
Published 3 months ago by CB
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