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This book had me ugly crying but with happiness at the end. I borrowed it from the school library where I work. Such an important book for children to show them empathy and respect for the animal world. It‘s heartbreaking because a lot of it is true.
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“I am Ivan, just Ivan, only Ivan“

I loved this book as a kid! I think students would enjoy learning about Ivan and his challenges. I could also pair it with the movie.

Historical fiction, 2012. Ivan has spent most of his life in a small cage, along with other animals, including an elephant named Stella and a young elephant named Ruby. The novel explores Ivan's thoughts, memories, and relationships as he reflects on his life in the mall, where he has been part of a display for human entertainment.

"Sometimes, I want to tear the walls down and run free."

This is a great choice for sparking discussions about empathy and the importance of freedom in the classroom. Its engaging narrative encourages students to explore themes of friendship and resilience through meaningful activities and reflections.

"The One and Only Ivan" by Katherine Applegate tells the touching story of Ivan, a silverback gorilla living in a mall. Through his eyes, we see the importance of friendship and the longing for freedom. Applegate's simple yet powerful writing makes Ivan‘s journey both heartwarming and thought-provoking. It's a beautiful reminder of compassion and hope.

“Humans waste words. They toss them like banana peels and leave them to rot.”

The lesson is that true friendship means standing up for others, even when it's difficult. It also teaches that anyone can make a difference, no matter their circumstances.

This is a story about a gorilla named Ivan who lives in a mall. Told from Ivan's perspective, the book explores his friendships with other animals and his hope for freedom. When a baby elephant named Ruby arrives, Ivan finds the courage to help her.

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I read this book to my grade 4 class and they LOVED it ❤️ We laughed together, cried together and rooted the characters on together ❤️ What an amazing book for life lessons 😭❤️

Finished my other audio, but wanted to keep on jigsaw puzzling so I grabbed this from Libby real quick. I had always wanted to read it, and oh my heart! What a wonderful story!! I need to look into the sequel/companion book now I think ❤️

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Beautiful book♥️Read August 2020

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I can‘t believe I‘d never read this. And yes, yes I am crying.

Cute read.

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My review:
http://www.fredasvoice.com/2020/12/the-one-and-only-ivan-by-katherine.html

Awwww, this was such a sweet book🫶🏼 Inspired by a true story! The friendship between a young girl, a dog, a silverback gorilla and a baby elephant. My choice for #52Books23 #NewberryWinner EXCELLENT audio narration 🎧♥️🥇I‘m definitely reading the next book….#ReturnOfSappyCindy

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate published in 2020. This is a fantastic book about a gorilla named Ivan who tries to figure out his past with an elephant named Stella. A great read aloud for older students! This book has won the John Newbery Award. Great read!

The One and Only Ivan is children‘s fiction novel written by Katherine Applegate. It was published in 2012 and is inspired by a true story. It is about a gorilla named Ivan who has spent 27 years being held captive in a shopping mall. He then meets an elephant named Ruby, a baby who has been taken away from her family. Ivan and his friends try to make a change for the better. It has won many awards including the Newbery Award.

Such a good read! It is very different and is hard to put down. It is very intense in a way that makes you really think deeper. Readers are immersed in the POV of Ivan the gorilla

This book is so interesting! It really draws you in as a reader. There are sections throughout that give a overarching category or subject of the pages. For example, names People call me the Freeway Gorilla.

hello I am Ivan.

21 Sep-3 Oct 22 (audiobook)
Ivan and Stella have spent most of the past three decades in what is described as a mall zoo. I did not know there were such horrific places. Looking to a day when animals are recognised as having rights to comfortable shelter and compassionate treatment and private zoos or ownership of exotic animals is illegal.
A well told story which hopefully starts children thinking about such issues.

This book touched my heart. #Alphabetgame @Alwaysbeenaloverofbooks

As an adult, sometimes we really need to escape to a world without responsibilities etc…reading #childrenslit really helps me escape to a simpler and less stressful time in life. What better way to escape than with animals?!

I finished this book months ago. Liked the ending. 4 stars.

Loved the way this book was written. Definitely made me think more about animals living in captivity. It was a quick read as well.

"They think I'm too old to cause trouble. Old age is a powerful disguise."

Third book completed for #DashingDecember and it‘s very poignant.

Tomorrow I will try to get caught up with my reading journal entries.

roller coaster of emotions #audiophile #readinggoals

Such a nice book!

I had a long list of chores and a couple errands yesterday. This was a book I never seemed to get around to. I listened to the audio book via Libby. It is just four hours. Sweet story.

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This book is a masterpiece. Timeless. Children and adults will be reading this book for a long time.

The One and Only Ivan by Katherine Applegate
is a RF-LC/AS/IR novel based on true events about a gorilla named Ivan that learned how to paint while in a mall circus. When Ivan meets Ruby, a baby elephant that was taken from her family and put in the circus, Ivan is motivated to make a change in their circumstances. A beautiful book about friendship, art and hope!
This novel won a Newbery medal. #UCFLAE3414SP21

4.6/5

This MF, BC, novel, Newbury Award winning chapter book is a great beginning novel read for a book club. An inspired by a true haunting story, told from Ivan's point of view. A silverback gorilla confined for 27 yrs. in a small concrete metal and glass enclosure.
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UDL#9.2 use self regulation to facilitate personal coping skills and strategies.
ESOL#11 helps students place language in meaningful content.
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“The One and Only Ivan” by Katherine Applegate

Newbery Award

With the movie adaptation of this award winning book, students are sure to find the themes of friendship and loneliness particularly resonant. Given the world we have experienced this past year, that message along with the world of animal captivity might resonate with younger audiences even more.

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Ivan, a gorilla spent 27 years of his life held captive in the mall, where everyone can send him.But things change when he is meets Ruby, an elephant who is taken from the wild.

This RF, LC Newberry award winner book is perfect for young readers who love animals and are wondering what animals might be thinking. A gorilla named Ivan lives in a shopping mall and loves to people watch. He is joined by a baby elephant named Ruby. Their friendship brings a change for the better. #ucflae3414sp21

I loved this book! I loved the way that it was written and the layout of the chapters. By the end, I really had all of the feelings for these characters. That is what makes such a great book.

Sweet sweet read. ❤️ recommended by our librarian. It had been on my to-read anyway. So I did it. I don‘t regret it. Ivan the mighty silver back gorilla dreams of being with those like him. He sets aim to help himself and ruby escape from their cages. This shows that sometimes the best intentions aren‘t always the right intentions. I love it. 10/10 recommend.

The One and Only Ivan is a children's novel written by Katherine Applegate and illustrated by Patricia Castelao. The book is about a silverback gorilla named Ivan who lived in a cage at a mall. The novel is written in first person from the point of view of Ivan, a gorilla. And its so sad that its makes me cry 😭