The One and Only Ivan: It’s Showtime!

by Colin Hosten

Meet Ivan the gorilla, Stella the elderly elephant, Bob the stray dog, Ruby the baby elephant, and more, discovering just what makes them so special. Featuring simple text and live-action stills taken directly from the major motion picture now streaming on Disney+, this 32-page I Can Read book is sure to be a hit with young readers! The One and Only Cinematic I Can Read is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full sentences. Whether shared at home or in a classroom, the short sentences, familiar words, and simple concepts of Level One books support success for children eager to start reading on their own.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals

32 pages, Paperback

Published July 7, 2020

Reviews

[Becky B · Rating 2 out of 5]

A leveled-reader that summarizes the key points in the plot of The One and Only Ivan movie based on Katherine Applegate's book fo the same title.

I'd rather hand kids Katherine Applegate's picture book about the real Ivan. This was ok, but lost a lot of charm of the original book in the succinct way it was told. It's not bad, and if I hadn't read the original I probably wouldn't be as picky. Probably the best audience would be beginning readers who are huge fans of the movie and want to rehash the plot over and over and over.

[Sarah · Rating 3 out of 5]

A movie novelization from the movie that is from a book! Of course, never going to measure up to the book, and hopefully doesn't spoil it for kids. Having not seen the movie, I enjoyed seeing the actors chosen and how they portrayed things. I think kids will enjoy this simple retelling.

[Lisa D · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved I!