The One and Only Ivan

Katherine Applegate · HarperCollins

🎯6+ yearsanimalsfriendshiphopereal-story

🏆Industry vs. Inferiority

6-12 years — Developing skills and comparing to peers

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Scare Factor

Fear-Free

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Read Aloud

15 min

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Age Range

all ages

📖 Description

Ivan is a silverback gorilla who lived for 27 years in a shopping mall enclosure. This is his story of loneliness, friendship with a baby elephant, and his dream of seeing the sky.

💡 Why We Recommend This

Based on a true story, this teaches children about animal rights and the power of friendship. Ivan's transformation shows that even small actions can create big change.

✨ What Your Child Gains

Builds Empathyopens-animal-rights-discussionteaches-hope

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