A young elephant named Ellie living in Thailand dreams of joining the elephant polo team and playing in the Elephant Cup polo tournament, but her parents want her to work in the rice fields. Will she realize her dream of playing elephant polo? Book two in the World Adventurers for Kids Series, “Ellie the Elephant” is an illustrated picture book that encourages children to follow their dreams. Inspired by the author’s adventures in Thailand and real elephant polo matches, the story features Ellie the Elephant and her family, Monk the Monkey, and human boys Wasan and Wattana. Fun for kids and adults alike, the story will introduce them to the amazing game of elephant polo and inspire children to dream big.

Elephant lover Ellie has had a love of elephants since birth. She naturally gravitated to anything and everything regarding elephants. She has a room full of elephant toys, always receives elephant knick knacks as gifts, and she reads as much as she can about elephants. She even dreams of being a large animal vet, with a specialty of treating elephants. As part of her love, she has traveled to Sri Lanka, Thailand and Nepal to see her beloved elephants up close and personal. What she learned through experience, was a sad realization of how poorly treated elephants are, and how the tourism industry, one she herself was once a part of, is causing sad situations for this beloved creature. However, what she also found, were dedicated organizations committed to making a difference. This book came to be out of one little girl's pure love for elephants, her own encounters around the world, and her desire to raise funds to support organizations looking to provide better solutions.

The zoo is closing! Ellie and her friends want to save their home, but Ellie's just a baby elephant, and she doesn't know what she can do to help. While the other animals are busy working, Ellie finds a brush and some paints, and gives the zoo a big splash of color! Will her bright new talent be enough to keep the zoo's gates open for good? Follow along with word-for-word narration to find out!

Ellie the Elephant is a superhero in training! She's about to have her first sleep study, and she wants to share her experience with you. Follow her story, and you will have a good idea of what to expect the night of your child's first sleep study!

Since Ellie saved her home with her wonderful paintings, the zoo is back in business and the animals are more energetic than ever. All except for Lucy the giraffe, who hasn't been able to sleep with all the noise. Determined to help her friend, Ellie tries to tone down the ruckus and organizes the animals into an orchestra. But is it possible to conduct the cacophony of the zoo into beautiful music? Praise for Ellie "[Wu's] visual storytelling, rendered in sweet, throwback-style watercolors, shows creativity and poise. . . .

Ellie the Elephant and Pudgy the Penguin are back for a fun-filled adventure as they go camping and enjoy the great outdoors. As they hike, discover waterfalls, and find stars in the night sky, they learn about the beauty of nature and how important it is to protect it. It is a great campfire adventure story for the whole family!

"A sunny, smart, tongue-in-cheek tale." --The New York Times Book Review "Sweet and affirming." --Kirkus Reviews When the local Pet Club won't admit a boy's tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution--one that involves all kinds of unusual animals in this sweet and adorable picture book. Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn't understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend. Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.

Is your little one nervous about going to school for the first time? Starting fresh in a new environment, meeting a teacher and new classmates, making new friends? Start off the first weeks of school right with the perfect picture book! "I woke up this morning, as happy as could be, Excited for the day ahead, dressing hurriedly, I raced downstairs and kissed my mom, on my first day of school. Although I knew I'd miss her, I thought school would be cool!" Join Ellie the Elephant on a seemingly typical first day at school! From the initial excitement and first day jitters to learning new facts and making new friends. However, things start to head in a different direction when a chair Ellie sits on breaks in two. She may feel clumsy, awkward, and larger than her peers, but she ultimately embraces herself and the others follow suit. "Ellie the Elephant Makes New Friends in School" is a story about being who you are, imperfections and all. Are you ready to experience life through a friendly, fun-loving elephant's eyes? Purchase a paperback copy and get the Kindle version FREE! (Kindle MatchBook) Add the book to your cart now to enjoy or to give as a gift.

Have you ever wondered who hummed the first tune? Was it the flowers? The waves or the moon? Dove Award-winning recording artist Ellie Holcomb answers with a lovely lyrical tale, one that reveals that God our Maker sang the first song, and He created us all with a song to sing. Go to bhkids.com to find this book's Parent Connection, an easy tool to help moms and dads (or anyone else who loves kids) discuss the book's message with their child. We're all about connecting parents and kids to each other and to God's Word.

"Ellie the Elephant was the most Elegant Elephant of them all. She was beautiful in every season from winter to spring and summer to fall..."Follow Ellie's journey and the creatures she meets along the way as she learns an important lesson about inner beauty.This is the first book in the series: Lessons from the Land, Sea and Air! Itʼs a fun, read aloud rhyming story with beautiful illustrations to capture the hearts and minds of little ones (and big ones, too!)