The Saggy Baggy Elephant (Little Golden Book) [Hardcover]

K. Jackson (Author), B. Jackson (Author), Tenggren (Illustrator)

Book Description

Release date: September 21, 1999 | Age Range: 3 - 7 years | Series: Little Golden Book

After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful “one-two-three-kick.” For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of The Poky Little Puppy.

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About the Author

Kathryn and Byron Jackson wrote hundreds of stories, poems, and books for Golden, including Pirates, Ships, and Sailors.

Gustaf Tenggren, who immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden in 1920, created other famous Little Golden Book characters such as the Tawny Scrawny Lion and the Poky Little Puppy. Before coming to Golden Books, he worked in the Disney studio, creating concept artwork of various characters for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio. He died in 1970. --This text refers to an out of print or unavailable edition of this title.

Product Details

• Age Range: 3 - 7 years
  
• Hardcover: 24 pages
• Publisher: Golden Books; 1 edition (September 21, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0307021106
• ISBN-13: 978-0307021106
• Product Dimensions: 6.5 x 0.2 x 7.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (44 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #28,244 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #33 in Books > Children's Books > Animals > Elephants

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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars What a great little book! November 26, 2004

By c2 TOP 500 REVIEWERVINE™ VOICE

Format:Hardcover

Honestly, it's hard to go wrong with a Little Golden Book and this one is no different. It's a story about a little elephant who likes to dance but when he does so, he's disturbing a mouthy parrot, who in turn, tells him his skin doesn't fit him. The baby elephant tries to make his skin fit, gets a tiger to volunteer to chew some of it off, then meets up with a crocodile who volunteers to eat his ears, then meets a lion that would just like to eat him in general (there was no python in my book!). But, the baby elephant is saved by a herd of elephants and they all take up dancing. The parrot stopped laughing at the baby elephant then. It's a very cute story and if you have elephant lovers in your house, it's particularly sweet. The pictures are just darling, especially the one where the baby elephant is crying. They're just very well done. A great book and a great find - it's read daily in our house.

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Best childrens book September 7, 2001

By Robert

Format:Hardcover

When I first met my wife she had this book (Saggy Baggy Elephant) and what made it unusual was the books actual size was about an inch and a half to two inches square. Just as a joke one night I asked her to read me the story of Sookie the Saggy Baggy Elephant in which she did. I fell in love with that book for sentimental reasons but the more it was read to me I realized its message is so good for children. I highly recommend this for anybody with small children. We lost that little book and this was back before computers were so popular that when I went looking to replace it I had a very hard time finding it in print. After a long exhaustive search I found a printing company that had a couple of copies and I think after paying about 40 to 50 bucks to get that book I wrapped it up and gave it to my wife for Christmas. The tears in her eyes when she saw that book again told me that she loved the story of Sookie the Saggy Baggy Elephant as much as I did. A gift I know she will never ever forget getting. A great book.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Heartwarming Story March 9, 2007

By Donna Gordon

Format:Hardcover|Amazon Verified Purchase

This is a fun and charming story of a happy little elephant that meets a tactless parrot. This parrot comments on the saggy skin of the elephant. He tries to improve himself, but without success. Sad and self-conscious, the little elephant decides to hide in a cave where no one can see how unattractive he is. Very soon something wonderful happens, however, and our sweet friend is happy once again. This children's classic will touch your heart and have you smiling.