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Children's Books With Elephants That Are Perfect For Kids

Children's Books With Elephants

By Daisy BrownPublished 3 years ago 4 min read

I know that elephants are big and strong, and intimidating. But they're also gentle and cute as can be. So it's no surprise that kids love elephants. Elephants make great subjects for children's books because of their size, their intelligence, and what makes them so special: being able to talk! There are many reasons you should read Children's books with elephants—or any other animal or creature—and here are some of our favorites.

Here, in this blog, we will familiarize you with some of the best elephant childrens book.

The Elephants' Ears

The Elephant's Ears is a picture book for children aged 3-7. The story follows a young boy who is afraid of the dark, and his mother teaches him how to overcome his fear by going into the forest alone with her. This book is perfect for teaching children about courage in times of adversity, as it shows them how to face their fears and overcome them.

Andie the Elephant- Books For Kids With Anxiety

This is one of the most amazing children's books with elephants. Here Andie, aka elephant, has a great life with his family and friends in the jungle. But, unfortunately, he worries a lot. He starts thinking over little things, which ultimately causes him anxiety. But he manages all that well. He either digs a worrying hole or shares it with friends and family. But, whatever he does, he is able to come out of that anxiety feeling. So, this book is great for kids facing anxiety.

The Elephant in the Living Room

This book is about the elephant that lives in your living room. The elephant is a metaphor for many things, including family problems, but it also has other meanings:

It could reference how children can see their parents' problems and take on those roles by having an imaginary friend or imagining themselves as superheroes. Further, it could be about how families are connected through love and support, no matter their differences.

The Little Elephant Who Wants to Fall Asleep

This book is about a little elephant who wants to go to sleep. It's based on a Norwegian lullaby and has a soft, calming feel. The illustrations are soft and soothing, making this the perfect book for kids who want something gentle but not too wordy or boring!

The Elephant Scientist

The Elephant Scientist is a book about a little girl who wants to be a scientist. She's inspired by her father, who works with the elephants at the zoo, so she decides to research elephants herself.

The story is written in rhyme and illustrated with colorful, vibrant paintings by Margot Apple that is both fun and educational, making this book perfect for children ages 4-8 years old!

Elmer the Patchwork Elephant

This award-winning book by Sandra Boynton is about Elmer, a patchwork elephant who decides to go on an adventure. He searches for his missing parts and meets up with other animals who help him along the way.

Elmer's adventures are full of fun and excitement, but they also teach kids lessons about friendship, trust, responsibility, and compassion. In this book, there's no shortage of wonderful illustrations by John Parra that will keep your kids entertained as they learn new things!

Baby Elephant's Trunk

A story about an elephant with a trunk that is a little different from other elephants. The elephant's trunk can do all sorts of things: eat, drink and play with anything! The baby elephant loves his friend the trunk so much that he never misses playing with it when he is at home with his mommy and daddy.

The Colorful World Of Babar The Elephant

Babar is a fictional character in the Babar series, created by French author Jean de Brunhoff. The books follow the adventures of Babar and his friends as they travel throughout France, Morocco, and Spain. The elephants learn about different cultures in each book and make new friends.

Babar was inspired by Laurent's love for all things elephant-related—and his fascination with learning about other cultures worldwide! He wanted to create a book that would educate children on different aspects of life while also being fun enough for them to enjoy reading together over long periods (which often meant lying down).

It's Okay to Be Different

It's Okay to Be Different is a great book for kids feeling different. It shows them how important it is to be themselves and that no matter what happens in life—whether it's being bullied or not having any friends—you can always find people who accept you for who you are.

It doesn't matter if your parents are rich or poor; they love you just as much as everyone else does! So don't worry about how much money they have. Your dad may have spent all his money on this cool toy while building houses with his hands (which means he probably had nothing left), but at least now he has some new toys too!

Children love elephants and books about elephants.

Elephants are an animal that has fascinated humans since the beginning of time. For thousands of years, we have been captivated by their size, intelligence, and emotional complexity. They're also one of our oldest friends.

In case you weren't aware (and we weren't until recently), there are several reasons why elephants are so popular with children:

Elephants are huge! They grow up to be 8 feet tall and weigh over 5 tonnes! That's big compared to most animals around today—even gorillas can only reach about 7 feet tall on average. A child who sees an elephant in a book or movie will want to touch it because they know how gentle these animals can be when they're not fighting each other or trying to move heavy objects out from under them like those humans did when they were trying not to go back home without any food leftovers from dinner last night."

Conclusion

So, what are you waiting for? Start reading any of the above-mentioned elephant book to make your and your child's life easy and fun.

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