Uncle Elephant Audiobook Summary
Another sweet, classic bedtime tale from Arnold Lobel, the beloved author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor and Caldecott Honor award-winning Frog and Toad books.
While his mother and father are away, a little elephant goes to visit his uncle. And what a time they have! Uncle Elephant makes wishes come true, tells amazing stories, and trumpets the dawn. The visit is perfect, except for one thing–it ends much too soon.
This Level Two I Can Read is geared toward kids who read on their own but still need a little help.
The classic Frog and Toad stories by Arnold Lobel have won numerous awards and honors, including a Newbery Honor, a Caldecott Honor, ALA Notable Children’s Book, Fanfare Honor List (Horn Book), School Library Journal Best Children’s Book, and Library of Congress Children’s Book.
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Uncle Elephant Audiobook Narrator
Mark Linn-Baker is the narrator of Uncle Elephant audiobook that was written by Arnold Lobel
Mark Linn-Baker was most recently seen as “Toad” in the Broadway musical A Year with Frog and Toad. He is a producing director of New York Stage and Film, and his Broadway credits include A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, Neil Simon’s Laughter on the 23rd Floor, Face Value, and Doonesbury. For many, he is best known as Larry Appleton of television’s Perfect Strangers.
About the Author(s) of Uncle Elephant
Arnold Lobel is the author of Uncle Elephant
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Uncle Elephant Full Details
Narrator | Mark Linn-Baker |
Length | 19 minutes |
Author | Arnold Lobel |
Category | |
Publisher | HarperCollins |
Release date | October 20, 2009 |
ISBN | 9780061901621 |
Subjects
The publisher of the Uncle Elephant is HarperCollins. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Animals, Elephants, Juvenile Fiction
Additional info
The publisher of the Uncle Elephant is HarperCollins. The imprint is HarperCollins. It is supplied by HarperCollins. The ISBN-13 is 9780061901621.
Global Availability
This book is only available in the United States.
Goodreads Reviews
La Tonya
December 29, 2017
Uncle Elephant had to take care of his nephew when his parents were lose at sea. The time uncle elpehant and his nephew spent together were wonderful days full of adventures. Uncle Elephant told stories, showed his nephew his garden, they went for a walk, and he put on funny clothes. Every child should have an uncle elephant when needed. Qutoe"One, two, three, four, five, six, seven, eight, nine, and ten!" said Uncle Elephant. "What are you counting this time?" I asked. "I am counting the peanut shells," said Uncle Elephant. "They are easier to count. They are all in one place. They are all sitting on your lap."
ireneekins
February 28, 2021
Probably my favorite Arnold Lobel book. Beautifully written! It is so sweet and that last page makes me cry every time.
Jessika
November 14, 2019
Uncle Elephant by Arnold Lobel is an engaging, creatively illustrated early reader book that teaches children about overcoming loss and the importance of family. Known for his Frog and Toad books – also early readers – Lobel can clearly craft relevant fables with elephant protagonists as well. Uncle Elephant is narrated by a young elephant boy who has just received new that his parents have been lost at sea. He goes to stay with his Uncle Elephant whom he has never met. Though generations older, Uncle Elephant is a ton of fun and helps his nephew forget about the tragedy. They pretend to be a king and prince, go for walks in the garden together, and sing songs together. Each chapter shows the pair engaging in a different activity. One day, they receive news that the boy’s parents have been rescued! Uncle Elephant takes him home, and they part with the promise that they will get together again soon. At 68 pages, this book is fairly long for an early reader, but time will pass quickly as children take in the clever illustrations and text. Children beginning to read alone will feel confident as they conquer each chapter. This book would work well as a read-aloud because Lobel incorporates fun sounds such as the “VOOMAROOM” of Uncle Elephant’s trumpet to welcome the dawn. Children and caregivers can make up their own tune and sing along with the “uncle and nephew duet” together. It was interesting to see elephants that live in a humanlike society of decades past. The uncle and nephew travel by train, use oil lamps, and communicate by telegram, which will give children the opportunity to ask questions about history. Children will feel comfortable in the setting, especially if they are fans of Babar the elephant. The narrator and his Uncle Elephant engage in activities without technology and have a wonderful time playing pretend, writing music, and talking to flowers. When the young elephant sees a family portrait that reminds him of his parents, Uncle Elephant cheers him up by trying on all of his clothes at once. This illustration is sure to prompt giggles from children of all ages. Ultimately, Uncle Elephant demonstrates how family should come together in the face of loss. With Uncle Elephant’s quick wit and creative ideas, children will learn how humor can see us through tragic times. Hopefully, this book will even inspire parents to keep relatives a central part of their children’s’ lives. When I read this book as a child, I compared Uncle Elephant to my two beloved uncles who thankfully lived close by. The nephew and uncle relationship reinforces the important role that uncles and aunts have in a child’s upbringing. Though this book is a few decades old, the story may be even more relevant in the modern world when family connections are sometimes only possible through screens.
Lauren
April 07, 2018
Not as funny as Mouse Soup or Frog and Toad, but still a sweet story perfect for beginning readers. The reading level is lower than Lobel's other works, making it a great entry point into chapter books. Lots of repeated phrases, short sentences, and short chapters giving readers a sense of accomplishment. Even though this is an older book, it is worth having in your library. This level of early chapter book is difficult to find.
elyse
July 28, 2017
when a little elephant's mom and dad go missing his uncle elephant comes along to take care of him by telling stories, making up songs, trumpeting at the dawn and comforting him when he gets sad.i love that lobel lets the little elephant feel his feels when he's sad but also shows that he is also happy with his uncle elephant and that is okay, too.
Cassia
November 27, 2022
LOVE love love this book. It enters into hardships, sadness, and displacement and comes out triumphant. Uncle Elephant is my hero! Today at dinner my son put a napkin on his head and said, "Am I the prince?" Then took an empty paper towel roll and tooted, "Voomaroom!"This book clearly has had its impact on him, and it is a great on to do so. I love it!
Karen
February 25, 2019
This is a sweet story about a boy who loses his parents and his uncle comes to his rescue. He and Uncle Elephant become good friends and have many adventures. My beginning reader son loved this book! And so did I.
Monique
October 18, 2022
This book and I are the same age. It was my favorite book when I was a baby and it was a baby book. Today for the first time since those days I sat down with this book and read it. It will be one of my favorite books forever.
Nicole (book.quill)
November 15, 2018
A very cute book about Uncle Elephant helping his nephew grieve the disappearance of his parents, in cute and imaginative “little” ways, to help him heal and open up without talking about death or loss.
Melissa
May 20, 2022
I loved this book because the overall tone was somewhat slow and melancholy, letting kids know its OK to feel melancholy sometimes. It is also respectful of the fact that the narrator may have possibly lost his parents even though it doesn't dwell on that in the stories.
Tali
April 19, 2020
I think for kindergarten to first grade this book is amazing especially if your kid loves elephants it is a fun little story your kid could read or you could read to him I also recommend it in schools it is a fun book and kindergarten to first grade kids would like to read it
Melissa
December 18, 2020
Es un libro lleno de ternura y amor. Describe el inicio de una aparente tragedia: la pérdida de los padres de un pequeño. Que es el inicio de una relación entre sobrino y tío.
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