Author Description

Ely the Elephant lives in the Jingle Jangle Jungle. He is as happy as a lark as he strolls through his jungle eating his favorite food, a banana. Until he hears a little voice calling for help. He looks around but cannot tell where the voice is coming from. But Ely has a superpower, which he uses to save Monikey the Monkey and others, who become his friends. Then one day, a very strange animal enters their jungle, lost. No one has ever seen such an animal. What do the jungle inhabitants think of her? Will they accept her? Or leave her on her own to fend for herself? What will happen next? Read these adorable, creative stories and you'll be transported to a world of wonder and innocence where elephants love rice pudding and carrot soup, squirrels help mice store nuts for the winter, and everyone plays ball together at the river's edge. You will be thrilled with this book's examples of true kindness and friendship and tips on how to get along. Plus, you will marvel at the whimsical drawings by renowned artist Nacho L. Garcia, Jr., longtime cartoonist for the El Paso Times in El Paso, TX This book is perfect for children 5 to 10 years of age or anyone young at heart.