Children's Book #Review and #Giveaway: Gunther the Underwater Elephant
Saturday, November 05, 2011 Posted by Dina
Gunther, the baby elephant, discovers he can swim under water. But what happens when he swims too far from home?
My Thoughts
Gunther the Underwater Elephant is a lovely written and beautifully illustrated book about the adventures of a little elephant named Gunther. His love of swimming and adventurous spirit takes him far away from home. Gunther meets a whale, sees a sunken ship, sparkling coral and brightly colored fish. When his worried mother starts looking for her baby, she is captured by hunters. Gunther and his elephant family come up with a clever plan to save his mom.
My kids loved Gunther's adventures and the cute illustrations. The book is recommended for kids 4-8. It is written and illustrated by Ginger Nielson who has illustrated a number of other children's books as well. Find out more about Ms. Nielson at her website and blog.
Gunther the Underwater Elephant
was published in the summer by 4RV Publishing. I do have one suggestion for the publisher - correct Ms. Nielson's name on the cover and on the title page. Misspells are embarrassing.The Giveaway
One lucky U.S. reader will win a copy of Gunther the Underwater Elephant!
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Disclaimer / Disclosure: I received a complimentary copy with no obligation for a positive review. No compensation was obtained for this post. Photo and book info courtesy of the publisher, author or PR firm.
November 5, 2011 at 4:55 PM
I am a big fan of One Fish Two Fish
November 5, 2011 at 6:27 PM
I liked The Yearling. My older sisters read it to me quite often
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November 5, 2011 at 7:04 PM
My very favorite Children's book is Chicken Soup with Rice
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November 5, 2011 at 8:42 PM
I love the book called "Arty the Smarty." Hard to find, but my Dad used to read it to me.
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November 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM
Right now my grandson loves his Dinosaur Train A to Z book the best!
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November 5, 2011 at 11:36 PM
Thanks for the cute giveaway! One of my favorites is "Ten Little Ladybugs".
November 6, 2011 at 12:00 AM
My favorite Children's book is Cinderella
November 6, 2011 at 1:07 AM
Wembley's Egg
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November 6, 2011 at 1:17 AM
The Amazing Bone.
November 6, 2011 at 1:18 AM
The Amazing Bone
November 6, 2011 at 2:12 AM
Good Dog, Carl!
November 6, 2011 at 7:40 AM
King of the Wind by Marguerite Henry
November 6, 2011 at 5:58 PM
the very hungry caterpillar
November 6, 2011 at 6:27 PM
My favorite books are any Dr. Seuss.
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November 6, 2011 at 6:35 PM
Pierre the Penguin: A True Story
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November 6, 2011 at 10:42 PM
My favorite is Where the Wild Things Are
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November 7, 2011 at 8:05 AM
I love Ten Little Ladybugs!
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November 7, 2011 at 3:21 PM
I love reading Little
Quack to my twin grandchildren.
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November 7, 2011 at 7:21 PM
I like "The Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. Also, have you seen any scanimation? You should look it up. It's awesome. "Gallop" by Rufus Butler Seder is an example. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
November 8, 2011 at 11:01 AM
We love the classic fairy tales best right now.
November 8, 2011 at 4:57 PM
I like Good Night, Moon for young children.
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November 8, 2011 at 11:50 PM
The pokey little puppy
November 9, 2011 at 2:24 PM
My son loves the Pigeon books. He's also loving the Fly Guy books that we picked up at the library. His all time favorite is Goodnight Moon
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November 12, 2011 at 11:48 PM
Junie B. Jones is my favorite.
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November 14, 2011 at 2:06 AM
the giving tree
November 15, 2011 at 9:36 AM
my daughter loves her Winnie The Pooh books
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
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November 16, 2011 at 11:40 PM
I love "The Hungry Caterpillar" by Eric Carle. kristiedonelson(at)gmail(dot)com Thank you.
November 17, 2011 at 11:32 AM
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November 18, 2011 at 3:15 PM
I always loved Matilda growing up
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November 19, 2011 at 3:32 AM
My favorite children's book is more than one - the Dr Suess books. Love all of them. :)
November 19, 2011 at 8:18 PM
oh I have so many. Love the Anne of Green Gables series and all of Jan Brett's books.
November 20, 2011 at 12:59 AM
My fave is Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. tylerpants(at)gmail.com
November 20, 2011 at 8:16 PM
My kids enjoy The Cat in the Hat :-)
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November 20, 2011 at 10:46 PM
I love "Where the Wild Things Are"