Showing results for "The Elephant" in Literature & Fiction

Bagpuss, created by Oliver Postgate and Peter Firmin, is no ordinary cat. In Emily's magical shop, Bagpuss the cloth cat and his friends wake up whenever Emily brings them something to mend. Professor Yaffle, Madeleine, Gabriel, and the mice all work together to discover the hidden stories behind the objects Emily finds. Bagpuss leads them with a gentle touch, guiding them through music, stories, and a bit of fun. The shop is full of wonder, where even the simplest item can spark a grand adventure. Emily finds a broken toy elephant and brings it to Bagpuss.

In the High and Far-Off Times, before elephants had trunks, there lived an Elephant’s Child who was full of satiable curtiosity. He asked questions about everything—questions that earned him more than his share of spankings, but never dulled his desire to know more about the world.

A touching story of kindness and quiet revenge unfolds with gentle humour, along with other feel-good animal tales.

The amazing sparrows with the help of a woodpecker are able to defeat the giant elephant.

When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he's determined to help her find her own animal friends.

Aung lives in a small village in Burma (Malaysia) and spends his free time tending to the village elephants. Beyond his village, the world is at war, and invading Japanese troops are on their way.

Sir Herbert Spoon alerts Cecil Spout, his butler, that he has spotted an elephant on the moon through his telescope.

Lali's first mother was an elephant. When she was found and taken in by a hunter as a baby, her elephant mother joined the family, too. Years later, the beautiful animal catches the eye of the queen. Lali fears that she will lose her elephant.

Elephants, symbols of wisdom and strength, are the stars of these stories, each tale emphasizing courage, loyalty, and the power of gentle giants.

Join the journey of Kari, the orphan girl, as she navigates the ups and downs of life alongside her loyal dogs. Originally condensed in the 1901 serial publication of Tilda Jane in The Youths Companion, this captivating tale restores many omitted adventures, offering young readers a deeper look into Karis world. With heartfelt determination, she forges ahead on her mission to uplift both humans and animals alike, inspiring all who follow her story. Author Marshall Saunders hopes to enchant her audience with the continued adventures of an indomitable spirit.

The wheat is ripe, but the harvester is broken and a plague of locusts is on the way. It looks as if Jim and his mother may lose the farm. But when Jim shows kindness to a stranger, their fortunes are set to change in the most surprising way imaginable!

Small creatures take on big problems using their brains—these stories teach courage, cleverness, and cooperation.

A thrilling and moving tale about an extraordinary animal caught up in a very human war. Perfect for anyone who loved The Amazing Story of Adolphus Tips or The Butterfly Lion… It’s 1945. Elizabeth's father is fighting with the German army on the eastern front. Her mother works at Dresden zoo...

We Bought a Zoo meets Jurassic Park in a gripping story featuring the evergreen appeal of human-animal friendships and set in an elephant sanctuary, about a 13-year-old girl, a cast of elephants, and a surprising new arrival - a woolly mammoth. Sam was born and raised in an elephant sanctuary. When a beloved elephant dies giving birth, Sam develops a connection with baby Woolly - who isn't actually an elephant but was cloned from woolly mammoth DNA.

When pickpocket Danny accidentally bids for Maharajah the elephant at an Edinburgh auction, he's swept up on an unforgettable journey. His new employer, a zookeeper, transforms Danny into a bejewelled Indian prince. As he rides Maharajah from Scotland to his new home in England, even Queen Victoria follows their journey with delight. But as a rival zookeeper wagers on their failure, Danny's shady connections threaten to overturn the mission....

Thirteen-year-old Nandu lives in the newly established Royal Elephant Breeding Center on the edge of the jungle. Here, the King's elephants are to be raised under the protective watch of the stable. Nandu - along with his adoptive father Subba-sahib, his mentors, friends, and the rest of the elephant drivers - is tested by man and nature as earthquakes, drought, wild herds, and rumors of poachers threaten the center.

D'une part L'Histoire de Babar le petit éléphant, de Jean de Brunhoff, mise en musique par Francis Poulenc. D'autre part Pierre et le loup de Sergei Prokofiev dans sa version pour piano, celle que le compositeur interprétait lui-même en tournée.

As Seven and Thorn struggle to find a cure for the stone hex and to stop the Twelve Town's unfair treatment of Spares once and for all, they discover a piece of hidden history that will change everything—if they can get anyone to listen to them.

Have you ever imagined what life in a circus is really like? What if you were taken from your home and family, forced to perform under the dazzling lights of a big top? Join Umboo the elephant, Chako the monkey, Snarlie the tiger, and their circus companions as they share their stories of life in the wild versus life in the spotlight. Discover the stark contrasts between their jungle home and the circus world. - Summary by Lynne Thompson

हाथियों की यह कहानियाँ उनकी बुद्धिमत्ता और शक्ति को दर्शाती हैं। यह कहानियाँ साहस, वफादारी और सज्जनता का प्रतीक हैं।