Overview

Would an elephant learn the ABCs if she went to school? No way! She would learn to use her trunk as a nose, a straw, a hand, and a hose! Through a series of questions and answers, readers learn about animals and their unique behaviors. And in the end, you might find yourself asking just what would you learn.

Full Product Details

9781938063619

Table of Contents

Reviews

Clever, packed full of colorful illustrations, and a fun read for kids. If you have a little one heading off to school for the first time this fall, this would be an absolutely fabulous little book to share with them! --The Simple Moms ...offers an opportunity for young children aged 2-6 to become engaged, successful readers who also learn about animal behaviors. ... With playful illustrations that transport the imagination to silly situations young children are sure to be entertained while being unexpectedly educated. --Carrie On A wonderful read a-loud book that encourages listener participation. With its winsome illustrations, If an Elephant Went to School is a funny, delightful read that children will want to go through on their own after a first reading. I think this charming follow up to If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant ... should not press on any parent's nerve while reading multiple times ... a truly fun giggle-book--should be a wild bullseye for booksellers. --Kid Lit Reviews Children will have to be metacognitive throughout the whole reading of this book, constantly questioning and thinking about classroom and animal behaviors, and predicting what will come next in the story. ... If the gorgeous illustrations don't make you want to pick this book up, the undeniably witty and smart words will. Early childhood students will thoroughly enjoy this story and I think it will be a favorite read-aloud. --Laticia Overton, Examiner.com This is a really cute picture book! ... I also like how the reader learns synonyms for 'no way' throughout the book. Ms. Wood's illustrations are funny, and you seem to catch the enthusiasm that her drawings embody. They go great with Ms. Fischer's writing style, which is of a nice, 'imagine that!' kind of attitude. I love the scenarios the animals find themselves in, and the very last pages are totally awesome! I give this book five out of five bookworms! --This Kid Reviews Books If a child reads Ellen Fischer's new book If an Elephant Went to School, what will he learn? That child will learn lots of unusual and interesting things about animal behaviors. What a fun book to find at a zoo--or anywhere! --Rod Hansen, Gift Shop Manager at the St. Louis Zoo Instead of reading a dry text to your PreK-1st grade class, you can have a fun interactive read-aloud experience with adorable illustrations. ... Look at the cover above. It screams to librarians and teachers, 'Put me on display and many kids will grab me!' If you listen carefully, that's exactly what you will hear. --NC Teacher's Stuff I love the repetitive text this book has, lends not only to a wonderful read aloud experience for children but additionally a mentor text that has writing extension opportunities. Also, there could be a fun research writing extension for younger classes, for example: children could choose another animal to ask a question about and do a little research to share an unique feature of the animal in a rhyming way. --The Styling Librarian I was immediately charmed and dismayed as I read it. Charmed because the illustration and story are so much fun. Dismayed because I wished I had a copy when my almost three-year-old niece was at my home a few days before. This book is made for three-year-olds. ... The book beautiful captures the similarities and differences we all have and how school could best be structured to suit each person or animal. I think any child would be delighted to read it. --Read, Write, Reflect This is another super sweet, quirky, silly but FUN installment from Ellen Fischer's series of books. ... If an Elephant went to School is best suited for beginning readers and can be used in lessons for Cause and Effect. It also makes for a perfect read aloud for younger audiences. ... With gentle pacing and simple language, little readers will be thrilled to learn how different animals require different skills for survival. --Stacking Books Ms. Fischer has just released a second in this series and it is just in time for those little ones going to school -- either for the first time or returning -- If An Elephant Went to School. Frankly, I enjoyed this one even more than the Armadillo story. This is just plain fun. ... Laura Woods is again illustrating this book just as she did the Armadillo book. These animals are full of life, expression, and just down right cute. I like that she uses different tones of color in her illustrations than we normally find in kiddie books. She deviates a bit from basic primary colors and incorporates teals, russets, and variations of browns, greens and oranges. The colors literally pop. --Chat with Vera Reviews for If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant: Factual and funny, it's a recipe for reading again and again. -- Foreword Reviews Wood's quirky creatures add to the humor, which might well spur listeners to make up some menus of their own. -- Kirkus Reviews As a classroom teacher for over 30 years I am delighted to recommend this book with its endless possibilities for vocabulary development and use of descriptive language in addition to the factual knowledge presented. The clever ending offers a springboard for oral language development as well as writing. -- Ricki Gray, Classroom teacher, Guilford County, NC Yummy and yucky--the perfect formula for young readers to discover what animals eat. Ellen Fischer's imaginative and informative picture book encourages readers to make mealtime connections between humans and a delightful assortment of creatures craving their favorite foods. A masterful menu of humor, fun, and facts! -- Betty Hicks, author of The Worm Whisperer

If a child reads Ellen Fischer's new book If an Elephant Went to School, what will he learn? That child will learn lots of unusual and interesting things about animal behaviors. What a fun book to find at a zoo-or anywhere! -Rod Hansen, Gift Shop Manager at the St. Louis Zoo Reviews for If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant: Factual and funny, it's a recipe for reading again and again. - Foreword Reviews Wood's quirky creatures add to the humor, which might well spur listeners to make up some menus of their own. - Kirkus Reviews As a classroom teacher for over 30 years I am delighted to recommend this book with its endless possibilities for vocabulary development and use of descriptive language in addition to the factual knowledge presented. The clever ending offers a springboard for oral language development as well as writing. - Ricki Gray, Classroom teacher, Guilford County, NC Yummy and yucky-the perfect formula for young readers to discover what animals eat. Ellen Fischer's imaginative and informative picture book encourages readers to make mealtime connections between humans and a delightful assortment of creatures craving their favorite foods. A masterful menu of humor, fun, and facts! - Betty Hicks, author of The Worm Whisperer

If a child reads Ellen Fischer's new book If an Elephant Went to School, what will he learn?That child will learn lots of unusual and interesting things about animal behaviors.What a fun book to find at a zoo--or anywhere! --Rod Hansen, Gift Shop Manager at the St. Louis Zoo Reviews for If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant Factual and funny, it's a recipe for reading again and again. -- Foreword Reviews Wood's quirky creatures add to the humor, which might well spur listeners to make up some menus of their own. -- Kirkus Reviews As a classroom teacher for over 30 years I am delighted to recommend this book with its endless possibilities for vocabulary development and use of descriptive language in addition to the factual knowledge presented. The clever ending offers a springboard for oral language development as well as writing. -- Ricki Gray, Classroom teacher, Guilford County, NC Yummy and yucky--the perfect formula for young readers to discover what animals eat. Ellen Fischer's imaginative and informative picture book encourages readers to make mealtime connections between humans and a delightful assortment of creatures craving their favorite foods. A masterful menu of humor, fun, and facts! -- Betty Hicks, author of The Worm Whisperer

Author Information

Ellen Fischer grew up in St. Louis, Missouri, but has been a North Carolina Tar Heel for over 30 years. She has taught elementary age children for over 20 years and is the mother of three. She is also the author of If an Armadillo Went to a Restaurant, Latke, the Lucky Dog, and several Sesame Street books, including Grover and Big Bird's Passover Celebration, It's a Mitzvah, Grover!, and The Count's Hanukkah Countdown. Laura Wood is a freelance illustrator currently living in England. She was born and raised in Italy and received a Bachelor of Cinema and Multimedia. She likes to combine both digital and traditional dry media to create childlike pictures with a sunny style and a folksy feeling. Laura Wood is also the illustrator for If an Elephant Went to a Restaurant, Lucy in the City, and The Cow Tripped Over the Moon.

Tab Content 6

Customer Reviews

Recent Reviews

Countries Available