Books by Ellan Rankin
The Secret Elephant
by Ellan Rankin
Subtitled ‘The true story of an extraordinary wartime friendship’, this is a charming picture book narrated by an elderly elephant looking back. It is based on the true story of a keeper at Belfast zoo who kept a baby Asian elephant at home during World War Two, to keep her safe from bombing and from the authorities who were ordering potentially dangerous animals to be killed. The pictures and text are perfectly interwoven, radiating humour and warmth.
Ages 3-6
Interviews where books by Ellan Rankin were recommended
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What’s Hiding Under There?
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Safiyyah's War
by Hiba Noor Khan -
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Sky High! A Soaring History of Aviation
by Jacek Ambrożewski & translated by Zosia Krasodomska-Jones -
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One Chance Dance
by Efua Traoré -
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Girls
by Annet Schaap & translated by Laura Watkinson -
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The Red Fruit
by Lee Gee Eun
Best Kids’ Books of 2023
Best Kids’ Books of 2023
2023 has been a particularly strong year for eye-catching and engaging children’s nonfiction, but as usual our list is dominated by novels for middle grade readers (8-12 year olds). We have also made sure to include plenty of excellent picture books for younger readers, as well as some graphic novels.
