Ellison the Elephant (with Audio CD) [Hardcover]

Eric Drachman (Author), James Muscarello (Illustrator)

Book Description

Age Level: 3 and up | Grade Level: P and up

With the help of his imaginary friend, Weasel, Ellison finds his very own voice - a jazzy sound that charms all the other animals!

Editorial Reviews

From the Publisher

Kidwick Books took on a new project with this book. We needed to get just the right sound for Ellison’s "jazz trunk" for the accompanying audio CD. We wanted it to come from a vocalist, rather than an actual trumpet, as in the story, Ellison discovers his very own voice. Thanks to the lively composition from Giovanna Imbesi and the playful performance from Bryon "BTrain" Holley, we put together original music that seamlessly blends with the story. It’s not a soundtrack, but rather Ellison’s genuine voice. The music is infectious and invariably the listener finds him or herself humming it for hours after hearing it!

About the Author

Eric Drachman has a B.A. in Psychology and an M.F.A. in Acting, with a minor in making kids laugh. In fact, it was Eric's desire to entertain his nieces and nephew that inspired his first rudimentary books-on-tape. It was the success of these tapes to entertain a whole variety of kids (and parents) that led Eric to write and produce Leo the Lightning Bug. Leo’s success has propelled Eric deeper into the world of children’s book publishing with his new - and equally encouraging releases –It’s Me! and Ellison the Elephant.

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Product Details

• Reading level: Ages 3 and up
  
• Hardcover: 32 pages
• Publisher: Kidwick Books (November 18, 2005)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0970380917
• ISBN-13: 978-0970380913
• Product Dimensions: 9.1 x 11.8 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (16 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #95,254 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #51 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Elephants

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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Our new favorite book, November 3, 2005

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J. Williams (Murphy, TX) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellison the Elephant (with Audio CD) (Hardcover)

We checked this book out from the library and nobody wants to return it! We have definitely added this to our Christmas wish list.

The book and CD appealed to my four-year-old daughter, six-year-old son, 36-year-old husband and 35-year-old me! We have listened to the CD over and over. The story itself is wonderful and encouraging, opening the door to discussions about individual gifts. The CD pushes this book "over the top!" My children were dancing to the Jazz riffs at 6:30 this morning, when they are usually begging to watch TV before school. It was wonderful to see!

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing, November 5, 2006

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Dawn - See all my reviews

This review is from: Ellison the Elephant (with Audio CD) (Hardcover)

If you have kids 3-5 years old you can't be without this book. My girls can't get enough of it. The story is one of encouragement, persistence, and self confidence. Eric Drachman is amazing at what he does. The character voices on the CD seal the deal. His other books are a must have as well: Leo the Lighting Bug, It's Me, and A Frog Thing (for slightly older 5yrs and up). They are our favorite gifts to give with excellent reviews for the receipents as well.

10 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is everything you are looking for!, October 23, 2005

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S. Inman (Los Angeles) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Ellison the Elephant (with Audio CD) (Hardcover)

IF you are seeking an uplifting story within a beautifully illustrated book accompanied by an engaging and well-produced CD... look no further than Ellison the Elephant. I bought this book for my two nephews and it immediately became their #1 requested story (displacing their previous #1 favorite, Leo The Lightning Bug, also written by Eric Drachman. Hmmm...)

The best thing about Mr. Drachman's books and CDs is that they are not created simply to delight children, they are created and crafted to delight The Reader and The Listener -- whomever and however old they may be.