How to Make an Elephant Dance

Little Mouse is tired of other animals stealing his food because he's so small. He talks to the animals, who tell him of even bigger animals, until he meets the biggest of them all—the elephant. But when the elephant tells Little Mouse of an even bigger animal, he never dreams it's a tiny flea inside the elephant's ear. Even though the flea is small, he has power Little Mouse never imagined—and maybe Little Mouse has his own power too. This tale of personal strengths and perseverance is sure to strike a chord with little readers.

• recognizing strengths of others
• recognizing one's strengths
• critical thinking