The Elephant

The Elephant is a Grade 1 first reader that brings the gentle giant of the African bush onto the page. Eight illustrated spreads carry the reader through "This is an elephant," "He has a long trunk," "He has big ears," "He has white tusks," and "The elephant drinks water" — pairing African wildlife vocabulary with the descriptive language that makes early readers feel like real storytellers.

What's inside

• 8 illustrated story pages
• Sight words: elephant, trunk, water
• Phonics focus: the 'e' sound in elephant and ears
• Pre-reading prompt and 6 post-comprehension questions on the inside back cover
• Teacher action prompt on each page

Why Vernac Books

Reviewed by native speakers and curriculum specialists. CAPS-aligned for the Foundation Phase. Built so your child sees themselves on the page.

Reading level: Grade 1, Term 4 · Ages 5-7