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How the Elephant Got His Trunk

By Anna Milbourne

What happens when a question-loving young elephant gets far too close to a crocodile?

charming engaging educational

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.8

From 5 readers

Genres

Animals Fairy Tales

What is How the Elephant Got His Trunk about?

Long ago, elephants had short noses. One curious young elephant couldn't resist asking questions about everything. When he ventures too close to a crocodile to satisfy his curiosity, he gets a big surprise that changes elephants forever. This delightful retelling of Rudyard Kipling's classic tale is perfect for early readers, featuring engaging illustrations and fun puzzles at the end to test comprehension.

About the author

Anna Milbourne is a children’s author who loves turning big ideas into fun and easy-to-understand stories. She has written many popular books for Usborne, including 'Peep Inside the Castle' and 'How Deep is the Ocean?'. Anna enjoys helping curious young readers explore the world through her imaginative and beautifully illustrated books.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Early Reader (5-8)

This edition

2015

First published

1902

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