It's the Elephants' Picnic
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When the elephants reached the picnic table, they each stood in front of their own plate of food. Cyrus was so close he could smell them. It was a new smell, and it was really strong. It wasn't like his dog when she got wet in the rain, and not like the goats he petted in the zoo. Cyrus crinkled his nose. He wondered if it was the elephants' feet that were so smelly.
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About the Book
It's the elephants' picnic and Cyrus wonders: “How do elephants peel bananas? What's their favorite food?” and “Do they make a mess when they eat?” Cyrus is excited when he's chosen to feed Shanti, but he wonders why the elephant pats his head with its trunk instead of eating the apple in his outstretched hand. He soon finds out the answer to all these questions and when you read this book, so will you! Parents and teachers: The underlying theme of diversity and value of all children runs through the book (without one written word.)
About the Author
Growing up, Ronit Elk moved with her parents and sister to a new country every few years. Each time she went to a new school they spoke a new language and had their own way of doing things. So Ronit learned about many different ways of living life, and made friends with lots of children of all colors, shapes and sizes. She has a Ph.D. in psychology and her work is helping people not get sick with cancer. She and her family live in Atlanta, GA and share their home with a giant white dog and three very fluffy cats. This is her second children's book. The first one is called A Surprise at Dancing Fields. Renee Rivas is an illustrator whose art has appeared on apparel, books for children, and even a newspaper cover. She lives in Atlanta, GA with her two rambunctious cats, Pickles and Jackson. You can learn more about Renee and her work at www.ReneeRivas.com