Ella the Pink Elephant by Doris Rueger

Publisher:  Create Space

Source:  Review Copy in Exchange for my review

Genre:  Children, Picture Book

Pages:  40

 

From Publisher:
As a child, Ella was the star animal of one of the world's largest zoos. Her keepers dressed her in pink silks and shawls, while friends and admirers flocked to her side. Yet as all creatures must do, Ella grew older. She grew tired of all the work it took to remain at the center of everyone's attention. After many years, Ella wanted to be taken to a retirement zoo where she could rest and enjoy her days in peace.

My Thoughts:

When the book arrived my granddaughter immediately asked me to read it to her.  This is always a good sign as she loves books as much as I do.  She immediately got the message.  She loves the color pink as much as Ella does.  She understood that it doesn’t matter what you have on the outside, it’s what is on the inside that make people love you. This was a wonderful way to teach this lesson.  The story was wonderfully told and the drawings were beautiful.  I know two wonderful children who will love receiving these books.

 

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.

Student Saturdays: The Devil's Arithmetic

Author:  Jane Yolen
Student Reviewer:  Placido

From Goodreads:

Hannah thinks tonight's Passover Seder will be the same as always. Little does she know that this year she will be mysteriously transported into the past where only she knows the horrors that await
 
Student's Thoughts:

I think this is a good book.  I found something that was alike to me.  Most times I forget some things like Hannah.  Hannah and her parents go to her grandparent’s house for a get together to tell what had happened to them.  They drive there in the car.  Hannah had to take care of the babies.  Aaron and her  start talking after she gets there about what has happened to them.  Hannah doesn’t know where or how she’s remembering them but, she does.  After they finish, Hannah goes to the bathroom.  When Hannah comes back nobody noticed that Hannah had come into the living room.  She sits back down and continues to talk to Aaron.  I think this book is very good.  It is so good I am going to recommend it to my brother since he usually likes the books I read.

Student Saturday: Every Human Has Rights by National Geograpic, Mary Robinson

Student Reviewer: Madison D

I think if someone does not believe in your culture or religion or if you think you do not have rights to do things, you should read this book. I made a lot of life connections to this book and other people I see around me. This book is right you have rights to do things and no one can tell you differently. This book tells you about how you have religious, cultural freedoms and rights. So you shouldn't judge other people. I thought this was a touching and amazing book.