Uncle Elephant comes to the rescue when his nephew's parents are lost at sea and cares for him until they are found again.

Fantasy

A young elephant shares happy times with his Uncle while waiting for his parents.

A series of linked stories in short chapters, from "Uncle Elephant Opens the Door" to "Uncle Elephant Closes the Door." The little elephant narrates in the first person; he goes to stay with Uncle Elephant when his parents go missing at sea, and Uncle Elephant entertains him beautifully until the good news comes that his parents have returned.

"VOOMAROOOM!" -Uncle Elephant Trumpets the Dawn ( )

I would use this book in a , first or second grade classroom. I would use the book in a first or second grade classroom because of the difficulty level of the book. I would use this book for a guided reading lesson or an independent reading book in a first grade classroom because this is the grade that this book is aimed towards. I would also use this book in a second grade classroom in a guided reading group for students who are struggling with reading skills. ( )