My Bibi Always Remembers, by Toni Buzzeo
Little Tempo sometimes falls behind the herd but when Bibi calls everyone comes. A heartwarming story set in Africa that portrays the care the elephants have for one another.
Elmer and the Monster, by David McKee
Everyone in the jungle is warning Elmer not to go near the roar of the monster. Brave Elmer forges on and discovers that sometimes monsters are very scary after all.
My Elephant, by Petr Horacek
Grandma and Grandpa can't play, so why not ask your elephant to play? Grandma and Grandpa won't mind if he squashes the flower bed and breaks a few things around the house. A fun intergenerational story with lots of imagination!
What to do if an Elephant Stands on Your Foot, by Michelle Robinson
Advice is given on what to do when you meet various animals in the jungle. The trouble is while avoiding one you may very well invite another one nearby.
Fingerplay:
One elephant went out to play (pointer finger indicating one)
In a Spider's Web one day
He had such ENORMOUS fun
That he called for more elephants to come
HEY ELEPHANT (have children shout with you, they love it!)
(now show two fingers)
Two elephants went out to play (fingers indicating two)
In a Spider's Web one day
They had such ENORMOUS fun
That they called for more elephants to come
HEY ELEPHANT! (be sure children shout with you)
(now show three fingers)
Repeat for numbers 4 & 5.
Action Rhyme: “Big Gray Elephant” (from Storytime Katie)
The big gray elephant slowly walks.
She doesn’t make a sound.
She swings her trunk from left to right.
When she puts her feet on the ground.
Swing, swing, left and right,
She doesn’t make a sound.
Early Literacy Tip: Ask your child what they think the word ENORMOUS means? This helps build their vocabulary.
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