Grandma Elephant's in Charge

Read and Wonder

By Martin Jenkins | Publisher: Candlewick Press

About the book

“Cheerfully informal. . . . Lighthearted and affectionate.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

An entertaining, educational look at the everyday life of a family of elephants —who never forget who’s in charge. Grandma! In lively prose interspersed with fun facts, Martin Jenkins spins a striking story about this no-nonsense matriarch and her remarkable brood, while Ivan Bates brings the great beasts to rumbling, tumbling, lumbering life.

Editions of Grandma Elephant's in Charge

Paperback
ISBN 9780763673819
Paperback
ISBN 9780763632854
AltFormat
ISBN 9780763620745

Read an Excerpt

“Cheerfully informal. . . . Lighthearted and affectionate.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

An entertaining, educational look at the everyday life of a family of elephants —who never forget who’s in charge. Grandma! In lively prose interspersed with fun facts, Martin Jenkins spins a striking story about this no-nonsense matriarch and her remarkable brood, while Ivan Bates brings the great beasts to rumbling, tumbling, lumbering life.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Grandma Elephant's in Charge about?

“Cheerfully informal. . . . Lighthearted and affectionate.” — Bulletin of the Center for Children’s Books

An entertaining, educational look at the everyday life of a family of elephants —who never forget who’s in charge. Grandma! In lively prose interspersed with fun facts, Martin Jenkins spins a striking story about this no-nonsense matriarch and her remarkable brood, while Ivan Bates brings the great beasts to rumbling, tumbling, lumbering life.

What core themes, tropes, or subjects are explored in Grandma Elephant's in Charge?

Children’s, Teenage and Educational > Children’s / Teenage: General interest > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Mammals > Children’s / Teenage general interest: Large land mammals

Where can I read a sample of Grandma Elephant's in Charge?

You can read an official preview of the few pages here https://www.book2look.com/book/9780763673819

Is Grandma Elephant's in Charge part of a series, and can it be read as a standalone?

Yes it is a part of series Read and Wonder

Who is/are the Author/s of the book Grandma Elephant's in Charge?

Martin Jenkins

Who is the Publisher of the book Grandma Elephant's in Charge?

Candlewick Press

What are the ISBN numbers for the physical and digital editions?

Grandma Elephant's in Charge is available as paperback(ISBN 9780763673819) and paperback(ISBN 9780763632854) and altformat(ISBN 9780763620745)

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