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| ISBN: 978-1469937564 Softcover - $9.00 |
Kids love stories about elephants and who can resist one
about a pink elephant. But how in the
world can there be a pink elephant?
Ella arrives as a new born elephant born in captivity in a
zoo. Her birth makes everyone
happy. She was taken care of by Zeppo,
who was once a clown in a circus. Having
a flare for different and exciting, Zeppo outfitted Ella in pink clothes and
jewelry. Now since we are telling a
story, Ella has feelings (like you and I) and the feelings of enjoying all the pretties that Zeppo
fixed her up with. But she outgrew them.
Next she became a fixture at weddings outfitted still in the
lovely pink and taking part in the weddings.
But she outgrew that and the reason was she was simply getting older and
was too tired to work. She didn't feel
pretty any more. She had many wrinkles.
She felt unloved and unwanted.
The story is developed by the author to teach that we can be
loved simply for who we are and not because we are outfitted with pretty things
or because we look pretty or can do fun things.
We can be loved simply as we are.
The illustrations are simple crayon drawings that children
can identify with.
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About the author: Born and raised in Germany, Doris Rueger attended college in the United States and graduated with a master's degree in literature and journalism. After a 30-year career in the scientific community, she now pursues her love of literature by writing and illustrating children's books.Ms. Rueger currently lives in Bellport, NY.
About the author: Born and raised in Germany, Doris Rueger attended college in the United States and graduated with a master's degree in literature and journalism. After a 30-year career in the scientific community, she now pursues her love of literature by writing and illustrating children's books.Ms. Rueger currently lives in Bellport, NY.
DISCLOSURE: I received a complimentary review copy of this book via Bostick Communication and the author to facilitate my honest review. Opinions expressed are solely my own and I was not required to render a positive review. Giveaway copy is provided by and shipped by the author to the winner.
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