Wednesday, August 29, 2012 by Shelley Miles
September Activities, September Holidays, Book list

SEPTEMBER 22 – Elephant appreciation day,  Hobbit Day, Oktoberfest begins

Appreciate an elephant today! Whether African or Indian, elephants are one of the biggest and most benevolent creatures on our planet. Just like humans, elephants, laugh, cry, play, and grieve. Elephant families are ruled by a matriarch, and usually consist of her female offspring and their young. An elephant is pregnant for eighteen to twenty-two months, the longest for any animal. The oldest elephant lived to be 82 years old!

However, these majestic animals are in danger, because of poaching and loss of habitat.. “An elephant never forgets,” and we as humans must not forget to respect these magnificent creatures. On this day of appreciating elephants, let’s try to do our share.

Children love books about elephants, so take some special time to read some all time favorites:
The Story of Babar
Elmer (Elmer Books)
Walt Disney's Dumbo (Disney Wonderful World of Reading)
Elephants: A Book for Children

Plan a fantastic Octoberfest party just for kids complete with Apple Cider, soft pretzels, crafts and the Chicken Dance Song.

All Blog Entrys

Browse
By Page...

1

By Date...

April 2013
March 2013
February 2013
January 2013
December 2012
November 2012
October 2012
September 2012
August 2012
July 2012
June 2012
May 2012
April 2012
February 2012
January 2012
December 2011
November 2011
October 2011
September 2011
August 2011

By Tag...

Pets • Cars • March of Dimes • October activities • health • Windmill Day • February Activities • Support Groups • Christmas Activities for kids • September Holidays • November activities • August Activiites • July activites • Daily Activity Calendar • Safety • October holidays • birds • Pick Your Own Farms • Zoo • Parties

By Author...

Jeremy Tellier
Shelley Miles