Product Details

• Actors: Jack Nicholson
• Directors: Mark Sottnick
• Format: NTSC, Color, Closed-captioned
• Studio: Random House Home Video
• Run Time: 30 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• ASIN: B000UELGQI
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #185,179 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Since 1902 Rudyard Kipling's most famous Just So story of how the elephant got his trunk has delighted children with its playful use of language and sense of high adventure. This new program from Looking Glass Video Library features the voice of Jack Nicholson, who in his most recognizable style creates an exciting and enjoyable version of Kipling's The Elephant's Child. Tim Raglin's zesty characterizations and Bobby McFerrin's extraordinary musical interpretation take us right to the very edge of the great gray-green and greasy Limpopo River where the insatiably curious baby elephant finds out what the crocodile likes for dinner.

Customer Reviews

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5.0 out of 5 stars Age Appropriate, September 12, 2009

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Joanne E. Theodorou - See all my reviews

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This review is from: Elephant's Child (VHS Tape)

This is a lovely, lyrical version of a classic tale...I used it for my 3rd graders and they were thrilled by the soothing, tonal quality of Jack Nicholson's voice. He seems to know HOW to read to children, and grab their attention. A timeless tale, told "just so"!!

5.0 out of 5 stars Elephant's Child Review, February 24, 2008

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Martin K. Greer - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Elephant's Child (VHS Tape)

Great story. Great reading. Great music/sound. And animation that works well. Have enjoyed this video and soundtrack since it was released. Best of the Rudyard Kipling stories that I have heard. Jack Nicholson and Bobby McFarrin (sp?) do a wonderful job. After 20 years, I still enjoy it.