But No Elephants (Once Upon a Time) [Paperback]

Jerry Smath (Author, Illustrator)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 15, 2007 | Series: Once Upon a Time

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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About the Author

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".

Product Details

• Paperback: 40 pages
• Publisher: CQ Products (August 15, 2007)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1563832747
• ISBN-13: 978-1563832741
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.9 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (51 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,145 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #6 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Entertainment > Humor > Cats, Dogs & Animals
  • #16 in Books > 4-for-3 Books > Children's Books > Animals > Elephants > Fiction
  • #29 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Elephants

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15 of 15 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Its a Zoo In there!!, December 16, 2001

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Sara Martin (Bay City, MI USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: But No Elephants (A Parents Magazine Read Aloud Original) (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.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book with a wonderful moral, October 10, 2001

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Joseph A. Maxwell (Fairfax, VA USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: But No Elephants (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.

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a classic!, October 6, 2006

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Amber Meadows (Logan, UT) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: But No Elephants (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.