Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Books: Level 2 (Pb))
Review by busapp "busapp" : Meaningful for both Parent or Relative and Child

It would be very difficult to choose a favorite Frog and Toad (or related) book by Arnold Lobel. Each one has meaning for both the adult and the child. However, I was particularly touched and delighted by this wonderful story of the relationship between the older Uncle and the young nephew. In a simple story Lobel portrays the special way that an older adult loves the younger generation. I give this book as a present to the adults as well as the children. I recommend that the adult read the book to the child in one sitting, and be prepared for an extremely touching and meaningful ending to the story. This story cannot be told often enough. To me it involves the way in which the child gives the gift of life and re-generation to the oder generation. It explains why the adult needs the child as much as the child needs the adult. Those days that Uncle Elephant spent with his nephew were so meaningful that Uncle Elephant would count them over and over again. Perhaps you will begin to count the days you spend with your children in order to better appreciate the value we receive from them. Uncle Elephant may have many wrinkles, but his heart is large and filled with love...

Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Books: Level 2 (Pb))
Review by Pat in AZ : Charming book

I am a big fan of all of Lobel's books and have been gathering them up for the grandchildren. My husband and I homeschool two of our grandchildren, and these books provide quality literature. The stories are engaging, and the characters are delightful. If you expose children to many good books, children will develop a lifelong love of reading. These books have charming stories and illustrations about Unlce Elephant that should win over any child. I suggest you get all the Lobel books for your library.

Uncle Elephant (I Can Read Books: Level 2 (Pb))
Review by Sarah Sammis "Avid BookCrosser" : A book about love and loss

What happens when an uncle is faced with the possibility that his nephew is now an orphan? That's the story of Uncle Elephant. Arnold Lobel treats this tough story with kindness, humor and heart. His illustrations show the heart break on both the uncle and the nephew even though neither character ever admits his pain to the other. The words, though chosen to be easy for young readers, are put together to show just how people in grief take measures to put up a strong front to the world. Although Uncle Elephant has a happy ending, the book still serves as gentle advice for dealing with real loss.