Elevator

by Ron Kinscherf

32 pages, Paperback

Published August 4, 2026

About the author

After spending 30 years as an IT Consultant, Kinscherf decided to take the story telling he uses to amuse his grandchildren and transform into a couple of children's book series.

Reviews

[Amys Bookshelf Reviews · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a fun story in Elevator by Ron Kinscherf

Introducing, Ron Kinscherf's Elevator. I haven't read work from this author before, and I enjoyed this story. The characters were real, and very interesting. Realistic and the story is interesting. There is really a story within a story here. Papa is trying to entertain David and yet have him get ready for bed. David wants a story, and who doesn't at bedtime? The illustrations were excellent and fit the story. It is set up almost like a graphic novel, which gives it a twist on children's books. This book would be perfect to read to a child or have the child read it back. Papa has quite the imagination, no wonder David loves his stories. It's fun to read, and very enjoyable. I recommend that readers of all ages read this book. Sometimes adults should sit back and remember what it was like to be a kid, and whatever their child may be going through. Elevator is a definite recommendation by Amy's Bookshelf Reviews. I read this book to give my unbiased and honest review. This is also a recommended Adult Read. Amy's Bookshelf Reviews recommends that readers of this book, be kind, and also write a review.

[Jennie Rosenblum · Rating 5 out of 5]

While I’ve always loved Ron Kinscherf’s books, now that I’ve officially joined the Grammie team, they hit just a little closer to home. In this latest adventure, young David needs a bedtime story from his Papa — and you just know that means Papa’s imagination is about to take flight! What follows is a delightful tale about the tallest bird feeder around. As David’s dream starts to blend with the story, one of those birds may be David himself — happily enjoying the entertainment inside the feeder and the fun, hotel-like atmosphere. (Honestly, who wouldn’t want to stay in a bird feeder that sounds this lively?)

Once again, Kinscherf delivers a perfect mix of heart, humor, and imagination. The illustrations burst with creativity, perfectly matching his easy, down-to-earth storytelling style. It’s a sweet reminder of the magic that happens when a child and a grandparent share a story together.

[Ana Manwaring · Rating 5 out of 5]

I discovered Ron Kinscherf’s darling series Papa Tell Me a Book when my grandkids were little. You remember the time— question after question: “Why? What? How?” Well, Kinscherf’s books have answers to all the whats, hows, and whys. Told primarily as bedtime stories by a grandfather to his grandson David, the short books cover many topics embedded within lovely illustrations. Elevator is no exception. Little David is staying in a hotel for the first time and that hotel has an elevator glassed in on the outside of the building. It’s his first ride and inspires a whimsical journey of imagination at bedtime and into David’s dreams. I was enchanted with this sweet, colorful look at what will no longer be a mundane transport to somewhere I need to go!
Ana Manwaring, Grandmother, Teacher, Author

[Glenda Carroll · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book was sent to me by the author for a fair and realistic review.

What’s more enduring than a child’s imagination? In Ron Kinscherf's Elevator, his latest illustrated book for kids 3-6, he taps into how kids can bring together the most unusual things in a way that makes complete sense.

After a busy day at the zoo, young David returns to the hotel with his grandparents and experiences his first of many rides on an elevator, a glass elevator. As the little boy settles down ready for bed, he pleads with his grandpa to tell him a book.

What follows, as David falls asleep, is the wildest dream a child can have. The lad turns into an exotic bird, takes a towering elevator and meets other birds for a game of tag.

Kinscherf captures the joy of learning new things with ideas only a child can create. A delightful book for the young and young at heart.

[Timothy Baldwin · Rating 5 out of 5]

A wonderful story about diversity and accessibility. This story focuses on the relationship between David and his grandfather. David loves stories. He loves them even more when his grandfather tells them to him. He tells a story to David of the tallest bird feeder in the world. What’s better, it has an elevator for those flightless birds, such as the penguins. Even better, David loves elevators and dreams of being a bird going up in that elevator to hang out with the other birds and eat from the abundance of food on top of the bird feeder. Any child who picks this book up will be immersed in the story and the illustrations.

[Yetta Yvette · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elevator is a delightful story. It's about a boy name David, who begs his grandfather to read him a bedtime story.
When his grandfather begins to read, his imagination takes over into another world. The bond between grandson and his grandparents is so loveable.
The illustration is bright, colorful, and the characters look very real. Keeping you engaged, just as well as the story. The author has a very creative imagination. Great job! 👏

[Kristen Alger · Rating 5 out of 5]

I enjoy seeing how this author takes children's imaginations and brings them to life. In this book, "Elevator," I am fond of the unexpected story shift midway through, but I can't go into detail, as that would give the surprise away. You'll have to experience "Elevator" for yourself, and share it with someone special in your life. A great bedtime story!

[bobbe white]

Ron Kinscherf does it again! A child’s imagination provides an endless stream of enjoyable children’s books! Actually, I, as a full-fledged adult, find them very interesting and creative too! Through his books, Ron reminds us to keep our imagination open to catch these little treasures.

[Lisa Towles · Rating 5 out of 5]

This cozy, imaginative read perfectly captures how a creative bedtime tale can turn a simple hotel trip into an unforgettable adventure.

[Jim Robson · Rating 5 out of 5]

As a parent and grandparent reading a bedtime book or telling a tale off the top of my head was one on my greatest joys. I wish Elevator had been available then. I love how the tired grandfather engages the child in contributing to the story and how he continues the syoty as a dream. The illustrations are colourful, creative and beautiful. This is a bedtime book well worth purchasing and sharing with the youngsters in your life! Well done Ron Kinscherf!