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But No Elephants Hardcover – January 1, 1979

by Jerry Smath (Author)

4.7 290 ratings

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Grandma Tildy, who lives alone and works so hard she has no time to play, decides to adopt a variety of pets

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Publisher ‏ : ‎ Parents Magazine Press (January 1, 1979)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 41 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0819310077
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0819310071
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 - 6 years, from customers
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 7 ounces
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.66 x 6.69 x 0.39 inches

Best Sellers Rank: #100,870 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
- #92 in Children's Elephant Books (Books)
- #441 in Early Learning Beginner Readers
- #1,598 in Children's Beginner Readers

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An Oldie But Goody

Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2021

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A sweet story about everyone doing what they can to help. We got our first "But No Elephants", a hard cover, 30 yrs ago and it quickly became a family favorite. As the grand children came along (5 so far), it has become a favorite of theirs too. I felt bad because this book they love is old, tattered but not torn, rough around the edges and has been colored in with markers. I wanted them to see the book in it's original beauty so I ordered the paperback and I love it! The paperback is actually bigger than our original hardcover and I am pleasantly surprised and my grand kids will be too!

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Betty

My Favorite

Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2021

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This was my favorite childhood book. Since I'm about to become a grandma, I was happy to order it from amazon, even if it was used. It arrived quickly, and I read it out loud to my husband in my best grandma voice. Then I sat it to the side. Today, I picked it up to write a note to my granddaughter inside the front cover. The second I opened it, I gasped. Whose name is on the inside cover? MY OWN DAUGHTER'S!!!!! I don't remember ever getting rid of this book, but I am so happy it found it's way home!

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shika cousin

Nostalgic Timeless classic

Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2021

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I purchased this book to share with my daughter. This is one of the first books that I learned to read as a child & now I get to pass share it with my baby!

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Elizabeth Morris

My favorite!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2011

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I can't believe more people haven't reviewed this book. When I was four years old, I couldn't get enough of this book. It was also my brother's favorite, so my mother has undoubtedly read this book hundreds of times. I bought it for my kids, and they love it too. Although the book is a quick read, the illustrations really make this one. To make this one long enough for bedtime we talk about the pictures. We think that the best page is the last, but my kids can recall little favorite things from almost every page. My kids give this book five stars. They say it isn't their best book, but it makes the top ten. I'm sure it would rank higher if they had fewer to choose from.

Reviewed in the United States on February 26, 2017

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I purchased this book for my granddaughter as a replacement for my son's. His was falling apart from being read so much by me when he was a baby.
It was listed as "Good" condition. When I received the book I was amazed at how Good it was. It looked as if it had barely been used at all and it was the original printing of 1979.
I also purchased the 2nd book to go with it and it was in barely used condition.
I am very happy with my purchase, and happy I can give her almost new books that my son loved so much.

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Sean

Used but readable

Reviewed in the United States on September 28, 2021

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The book was used and had some drawing at the beginning and end blank pages of the book and was a little worn so it has a very used look. However, for the actual pages of the story they were in perfect condition and the book successfully made it into the bedtime rotation of my child.

Reviewed in the United States on August 9, 2022

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Kindness of grandma Tildy is unforgettable

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DJH

Wonderful Childhood Memories

Reviewed in the United States on April 24, 2019

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I am thrilled to have such a good copy of my eldest son's favorite book as a child. I mistakenly had given his copy away and was heartsick about it. There are some defects, such as a damaged spine,nursery school stamp, and bookplate glue mark but, over all very good condition. I can still hear my son sing out, "But, no elephants!"

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Amy

Just as described!!

Reviewed in Canada on January 5, 2024

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Arrived on time, so happy to get this book again. Brought back a lot of memories reading it to my little girl. Book was as described!! Thank you!!

VS

Great bedtime story

Reviewed in Canada on June 22, 2021

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Purchased for my daughter's.
Wonderful story from my Childhood.

Carol McCammond

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Reviewed in Canada on October 27, 2013

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Love the book, but expected it to be new, not used. Great writer, want to see this book back on the shelves of schools and book stores across Canada.

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sandy b

Ok

Reviewed in Canada on September 23, 2020

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Had a name written in the cover but otherwise in good shape

Trisha

Poor condition

Reviewed in Canada on April 16, 2021

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I love this book. I found it on here in “used, good condition”. I bought it on December 2020. It arrived today (April 16,2021), in this crappy condition. Wrecked spine, wrinkled pages, liquid stained pages, writing on the back cover,...