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Strictly No Elephants by Lisa Mantchev, Taeeun Yoo

joannac224's review against another edition

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5.0

Such a cute little elephant!

nicholeb84's review against another edition

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4.0

I bought this book for my niece. It's a very sweet story about acceptance inclusion, resilience and self-confidence. The pictures are beautifully drawn as well. Just a really lovely story.

jaij7's review against another edition

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4.0

“That’s what friends do.” I liked the message in this book. Being nice is something we could all use a lesson. Sweet story about caring for others.

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  • Illustrations are linoleum block prints, pencil, and Photoshop

pacifickle's review against another edition

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4.0

Our protagonist and his pet baby elephant is not allowed in the Pet Club Day. He finds another friend walking around despondently, then comes across another sad girl who has a pet bat. They make their own club!

goodsewp's review against another edition

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5.0

My kids loved this book! They felt so bad for the little elephant and all the non-traditional pets. I saw a few of them on the playground using this mentality and allowed the kids that they don't usually play with play with them. It was such a cute little book with amazing art.

teganbeesebooks's review against another edition

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5.0

So. Cute! I love the illustrations.

Update 8/24/22: Read for storytime

sara_beth_11's review against another edition

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5.0

Adorable. A beautifully illustrated story of acceptance featuring a multi-ethnic cast of children and their unconventional pets.

pandacat42's review against another edition

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4.0

The pictures are beautiful and the story is okay. I would use this in "pets-theme" storytime and talk about unusual pets.

afro8921's review against another edition

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4.0

A boy and his pet elephant want to join a new pet club in the neighborhood. Unfortunately, the new pet club does not allow elephants in their club. At first the little boy is dejected, but finds new friends among the other outcast of the pet club. This is a great story about differences and finding your own community. Excellent book for preschoolers.