{"title":"Alvin Tresselt","description":"\u003cp\u003eAlvin Tresselt's books invite young readers into enchanting worlds where nature and imagination intertwine. His stories often highlight gentle themes of discovery and wonder, crafted with a lyrical simplicity that resonates with children and adults alike.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for quiet moments of reflection or shared reading, Tresselt's works, such as \u003cem\u003eThe Smallest Elephant in the World\u003c\/em\u003e, bring warmth and a deep appreciation for the natural world to the heart of children's literature.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"the-smallest-elephant-in-the-world-by-alvin-tresselt-9781592702619","title":"The Smallest Elephant in the World","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMocked throughout the jungles of India, the smallest elephant in the world—no bigger than a house cat—has decided enough is enough and it's time to go! First published in 1959, \u003cem\u003eThe Smallest Elephant in the World\u003c\/em\u003e, written by Alvin Tresselt and illustrated by Milton Glaser, is a witty, sweet, and funny tale of friendship and the search for home.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMocked throughout the jungles of India due to his small size, the smallest elephant in the world—no bigger than a house cat—has decided enough is enough. After all, if he’s no bigger than a house cat, then a house must be where he belongs!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a long journey in the hold of a ship, this smallest elephant in the world finds himself a home with a nice little boy inside. But he must disguise himself as a cat to satisfy the boy's mother, and disaster strikes when he is confronted with his first mouse... Little does he know that the perfect home is waiting for him, in a circus where differences are celebrated, not scorned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Smallest Elephant in the World\u003c\/em\u003e is a fun book about an elephant who learns to accept his unique qualities as he seeks to find a place where he fits in. This children's book will teach kids all about belonging, friendship, and acceptance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Thames and Hudson (Australia) Pty Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48147895386348,"sku":"9781592702619","price":29.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9781592702619-the-smallest-elephant-in-the-world.jpg?v=1786453506"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/alvin-tresselt.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}