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josiahrichardson's review
5.0
There is a collection of books from my childhood that I will never forget. They were innocent, fun, captivating, and perfectly illustrated. This is one of those books.
freddikb's review
5.0
Grandma Tildy agrees to take in animals, with one exception- Elephants. Or so she says. As soon as she gives in and allows the elephant into the house, silly chaos ensues!
I grew up with this story, being read to by my parents. I loved the animals and the adventures they and Grandma Tildy have. Now I get to enjoy it again with the little ones in my life. Anyone who has children who love animals (and what child does not?) will have fun reading this story.
*I received no compensation in exchange for my review. What I have expressed are entirely my own thoughts.*
I grew up with this story, being read to by my parents. I loved the animals and the adventures they and Grandma Tildy have. Now I get to enjoy it again with the little ones in my life. Anyone who has children who love animals (and what child does not?) will have fun reading this story.
*I received no compensation in exchange for my review. What I have expressed are entirely my own thoughts.*
hallizalli's review against another edition
5.0
This was one of my favorite childhood books. I've read it so many times, but never logged it before! The message of helpfulness, compassion, and cooperation rings as true today as it did when it was first published.
Today I shared it with a first grade class during their Zoom session, which is an interesting way to share a book to say the least! I was glad to be able to see the class one more time, since my regular monthly visits with them were canceled for the last couple of months. They enjoyed the book (lots of claps and thumbs ups!).
Today I shared it with a first grade class during their Zoom session, which is an interesting way to share a book to say the least! I was glad to be able to see the class one more time, since my regular monthly visits with them were canceled for the last couple of months. They enjoyed the book (lots of claps and thumbs ups!).
erinmp's review against another edition
4.0
Grandma Tildy lives all by herself and works very hard. One day a pet salesman comes to her door with a truckload of animals and asks if she would like a bird--Grandma Tildy says yes, but "No elephants." The bird helps her and the pet man returns again and again offering different animals. She always says yes, but "No elephants." The animals work with her and make her life a little happier and easier. Until one day the pet man just leaves the elephant at her house. Now what is Grandma Tildy to do when the elephant crashes through the floor and eats all her food?
I remember loving this book as a child. I'm not entirely sure what the appeal was, but there was something. It's fun to read with a child who can quickly join in on the "But no elephants" line. Fun childhood memories.
I remember loving this book as a child. I'm not entirely sure what the appeal was, but there was something. It's fun to read with a child who can quickly join in on the "But no elephants" line. Fun childhood memories.
thatashgirl83's review against another edition
5.0
This is hands down my favorite children's book of all time.
allmadhere106's review
4.0
Grandma likes to take in various animals and give them a good home but she swears on her life that she'll never take in any elephants. She denies the elephant several times and her house starts to get a little crowded with all of the other animals but she holds her ground. Will she even let the poor elephant inside and give him a good home?
This book is one that kids will enjoy for quite awhile and will help with reading skills. It also has a good message about thinking about your own prejudices, which Grandma has to face eventually.
This book is one that kids will enjoy for quite awhile and will help with reading skills. It also has a good message about thinking about your own prejudices, which Grandma has to face eventually.