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Mammoth and Me
When a BIG (but oh-so-cuddly) mammoth knocks on the door of one small boy, it's the beginning of a beautiful--and funny--friendship. Though the boy loves his new pet immediately, the mammoth is just too huge for his home, the park, and the town. But the friendly creature will soon prove to everyone that he is about to become the town's hero. A heartwarming and gentle tale of learning to be friends no matter what differences there may be.
32 pages, Hardcover
First published March 1, 2012
About the author
Algy Craig Hall
12 books4 followersAlgy Craig Hall is the author and illustrator of several children's picture books that have been on national library reading schemes in the UK (The Deep Dark Wood) and US (Dino Bites) and shortlisted for prizes including the Roald Dahl Funny Prize (The Scariest Monster in the World), the Read It Again Award (Fine As We Are) and the MacMillan Prize. He lives in London with his wife and three children.
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March 23, 2017
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A boy opens the door to a mammoth who is too big for the house, the park and even the town! When the boy's new pet is able to save the day everyone's view of the animal changes.
The watercolor illustrations were quite good and we particularly enjoyed the pool splashing and the kids all riding on his back. There was also a picture of poo that we talked about quite extensively, lol! While I liked the illustrations I'm not sure if the coloring of them suited the story, they felt ho hum. The story made me quite uncomfortable. I do see the point that everyone can contribute something to the group but I'm not sure this was the best way to illustrate that point. The message was lost with the ostracization of the mammoth.
I rarely rate book this low as for the most part between the art or the message my nephew and I typically really enjoy the picture books we read. I was not a fan of the message in this book that when one stands out or is different from the norm they must become a hero or be cast out of society. It is such a dangerous message especially for children so young! In the end of the book a home is built particularly to suit the mammoth's huge size - I didn't understand why this wasn't an option from the start?!
BOTTOM LINE: We should accept everyone despite their differences from us!
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November 9, 2012
Mammoth has woken from a thousand years sleep and is hungry. He makes a new friend who tries to feed him and find stuff he can do. Unfortunately, Mammoth is too big and he squashes things or doesn't fit. Then they come across a broken down bus and Mammoth is able to carry all the kids home. Now Mammoth is useful and can stay with his new friend.
I love the softness of the watercolor illustrations. They add a dreamy quality to the story. I think kids will really enjoy seeing Mammoth squashing the swings or creating a wave in the pool, but they are really going to react to the tummy ache! This would be a good read aloud.
I love the softness of the watercolor illustrations. They add a dreamy quality to the story. I think kids will really enjoy seeing Mammoth squashing the swings or creating a wave in the pool, but they are really going to react to the tummy ache! This would be a good read aloud.
March 19, 2013
One night, there's a knock on the door -- and mammoth has come to stay! Of course, he's too big for the modern city, and he gets in all kinds of trouble. Luckily, his large size saves the day in the end (a la Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer) and he gets to stay.
The illustrations are done primarily with watercolor, with outlines in graphite. The color palette is a bit washed-out for such a silly action-oriented book. The mammoth is also blue? Which is confusing, because it makes him look like an elephant.
An okay, but not outstanding, book that could maybe have use in a story time about big things or pets or helping.
The illustrations are done primarily with watercolor, with outlines in graphite. The color palette is a bit washed-out for such a silly action-oriented book. The mammoth is also blue? Which is confusing, because it makes him look like an elephant.
An okay, but not outstanding, book that could maybe have use in a story time about big things or pets or helping.
April 3, 2012
A mammoth wakes up after a long sleep because he is hungry. A little boy feeds him from his freezer. The boy wants the mammoth to stay, but he doesn't fit in his house and he crushes his father's shed. The mammoth is banished to the country, but something happens to allow him to come back to town. Mammoth is cute, and story is cute, but not extremely funny.
April 25, 2012
Not much of a story, but the illustrations are fun. What kid wouldn't love a picture of a mammoth-sized dump on a car?
July 24, 2012
Being friends with a mammoth sounds exciting doesn't it? It is, but also has its challenges. Sweet story of friendship and acceptance.
October 25, 2012
Great illustrations. Giant pile of poo! I wish the mammoth could have saved the children from some actual peril though...
October 15, 2014
A fun look at the pros and cons of owning a mammoth. For the youngest ones.
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