How to Hug an Elephant

Here's Hank #6

by Henry Winkler, Lin Oliver, Scott Garrett (Illustrations)

When Hank's class takes a field trip to the zoo, he quickly gets lost after his partner (and nemesis) ditches him. Unable to read the map, Hank wanders and finds himself locked in a habitat with Elsie, an elephant recently rescued and kept isolated. He begins a game of soccer with her, and they become fast friends. But when Hank notices how lonely Elsie is, he's determined to help her find her own animal friends.

Genres: Childrens

128 pages, Paperback

First published November 3, 2015

About the author

Henry Winkler is instantly recognizable and admired by audiences of all ages for his role as the Fonz on the long-running series, Happy Days. In addition, he is an award-winning producer and director of family and children's programming. He is also the author of the critically-acclaimed Hank Zipzer series, which follows the everyday adventures of a bright boy with learning challenges.

Mr. Winkler has also continued his acting career on the big screen, including a Golden Globe nomination for his performance in Nightshift, a starring role in the box-office hit Scream, and co-starring roles in The Water Boy, and Holes. On television, he has guest-starred on ABC's The Practice and NBC's Law & Order: SVU. He recently starred on Broadway for nine months in Neil Simon's play The Dinner Party.

Mr. Winkler is deeply committed to children's welfare and works with numerous children's groups. He is involved with The MacLaren Children's Center (a facility for abused children), The National Committee for Arts for the Handicapped, The Special Olympics, and The Los Angeles Music Center's Very Special Arts Festival, as well as numerous teenage alcohol and drug abuse programs. He is a founding member of the Children's Action Network, a non-profit organization that sponsors informational briefings for writers, producers and directors on children's issues and serves as a clearing-house for the entertainment industry on children's issues.

Reviews

[Andrea · Rating 4 out of 5]

I work with dyslexic students everyday and this series is a winner with them every time! They love buddy reading this with me.

[Sarah Hay · Rating 3 out of 5]

Hank and his class are headed to the zoo for a field trip. But, when his partner ditches him in the bathroom Hank gets lost and breaks the #1 rule: do not wander off. Instead, Hank ends up in the elephant enclosure and meets Elsie, an elephant who is new to the zoo. When he realizes that he is locked in with Elise Hank needs to find a way out.
Good for kids grades 2-4.

[Megan · Rating 3 out of 5]

It was ok.

[Cathy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Still a very fun series; I love, love, love that Winkler is currently narrating.

[The Brothers · Rating 5 out of 5]

Dexter (7yo) read.