Elephants Are Not Birds
| Author | Ashley St. Clair |
|---|---|
| Illustrator | |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Genre | Children's literature |
| Publisher | BRAVE Books |
Publication date | 2021 |
| Pages | 47 |
| ISBN | 978-1-955550-00-0 Search this book on  . |
| Followed by | Little Lives Matter by Elizabeth Johnston |
Elephants Are Not Birds is a 2021 children's book by Ashley St. Clair and published by Brave Books. The book was written, according to St. Clair, as a rebuke to the acceptance of young people's claims they are transgender.
The publisher chose not to work with book distributors, selling it only on their own website instead.[1]
Summary
An elephant named Kevin becomes convinced that he is a bird because he loves to sing. Kevin goes on to try living life as he believes a bird does.
Plot
The story begins in the town of Toke-a-Toke. An elephant named Kevin is displeased with his job pulling carts around town for deliveries, he says he prefers to sing. Kevin is approached by a vulture, named Culture, who tells Kevin he must be a bird since he likes to sing. Kevin laughs off the claim, replying "I'm as much a bird as you are a bunny". Culture further insists that Kevin is a bird, asking if he would rather sing or pull carts. Kevin questions whether being a bird is "his thing". Culture affirms Kevin's doubts by telling him "it's whatever you feel. It's only your feelings that show what is real."
Kevin assembles a costume that resembles a bird, wings and a beak, and goes about living the first day of his new life. Kevin attempts eating seeds, building a nest, he then decides to give flying a try. Several animals watch on with concern as Kevin climbs to the top of the big white pine. As he climbs the tree, a limb breaks and Kevin goes falling to the ground. As the animals go to help Kevin they realize that the big white pine is on fire. The animals call for a big, strong animal with stout legs and a trunk, Kevin sees his reflection.
Kevin realizes his error and removes his beak, he uses his trunk to gather water from a nearby barrel. Kevin sprays the fire with the water from his trunk. It was Kevin the ELEPHANT who saved the day. The animals cheer and thank Kevin for his bravery. On his way home, Kevin is approached by Culture who asks if he was able to fly. Kevin tells Culture to "zip it" and realizes that he is most free when he trusts what is true. Kevin says he will enjoy being himself and walks away. Culture flies away as Kevin reflects on what he said earlier when he was told he must be a bird.
References
- ↑ "Author of children's book opposing transgenderism says it won't appear on Amazon". Washington Examiner. 2021-07-27. Retrieved 2021-08-05.
Bibliography
- St. Clair, Ashley (2021). Elephants Are Not Birds. BRAVE Books. pp. 6, 9, 37. ISBN 978-1-955550-00-0. Search this book on
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