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"The Elephant Who Wanted a Fringe and Other Read-Aloud Poems for Kids gathers 21 playful yet thoughtful poems. The book blends the precision of observation with the heart of imagination.
The poems use rhythm, repetition, and musical rhyme to delight young listeners while quietly nurturing reflection. Moving from laughter to stillness, from home to sky, the collection traces one idea: that the world’s magic lives in how we look at it.
A perfect bedtime or classroom companion, this book celebrates empathy, and the sparkle of everyday discovery. An invitation to see the world with softer eyes.
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The Elephant Who Wanted a Fringe
Author’s Name: Mini Thomas
About the Author: Mini Thomas, PhD, is a scientist turned educator and storyteller. After two decades in leading innovation at Johnson & Johnson, she now channels her curiosity into writings that brings out the wonders of everyday life. Her poems blend observation and imagination, inviting children to see beauty in small things. Rooted in kindness and curiosity, her work bridges the gap between science and the heart, encouraging children to pause, notice, challenge and dream. Through rhythm and reflection, she reminds young readers that true discoveries often begin in quiet simple observations and the ability to see beyond the obvious.
Book ISBN: 9789373146584