The World's Greatest Elephant
School year: Year 4, Year 5, Year 6, Year 7, Year 8
No. of pages 48
Published: 2006
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In "The World's Greatest Elephant" by Ralph Helfer, the story revolves around a remarkable bond between a young boy named Billy and an orphaned elephant named Babar. Set against the backdrop of a struggling circus, Billy and Babar's friendship blossoms as they face various challenges together. As they navigate the trials of circus life, their loyalty and courage shine through, teaching valuable lessons about love, compassion, and the importance of family—both human and animal. Through adventure and heartwarming moments, this tale highlights the strong connection between humans and animals, celebrating the extraordinary spirit of friendship. [Generated by language model - please report any problems].
This book is the winner of numerous awards
This book is aimed at children at US 4th grade-7th grade.
This book has been graded for interest at 9-12 years.
There are 48 pages in this book. This book was published in 2006 by Philomel Books .
Ted Lewin is a distinguished American artist who travels the world gathering material for his work. He lives in New York.
This book has been nominated for the following awards:
Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award - Grades 3-5
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-5 category by the Louisiana Young Readers' Choice Award.
Charlotte Award - Intermediate
This book was recognised in the Intermediate category by the Charlotte Award.
Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award - Grades 3-6
This book was recognised in the Grades 3-6 category by the Pennsylvania Young Reader's Choice Award.
Sasquatch Award
This book was recognised by the Sasquatch Award.