The One and Only Ivan

A #1 New York Times BestsellerA Newbery Medal WinnerA Christopher Medal WinnerA Gold Medal Winner in Juvenile Literature (California Book Award)Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators Crystal Kite Award WinnerA School Library Journal Best of Children's BooksKirkus Reviews Best of Children's BooksIvan is an easygoing gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. In fact, he hardly ever thinks about it at all. Instead, Ivan thinks about TV shows he's seen and about his friends Stella, an elderly elephant, and Bob, a stray dog. But mostly Ivan thinks about art and how to capture the taste of a mango or the sound of leaves with color and a well-placed line. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home -- and his own art -- through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the betterGrades 3-7 |Age 8-12 |Lexile 570