The Elephant Who Wanted a Fringe and Other Read-Aloud Poems for Kids gathers 21 playful yet thoughtful poems. The book blends the precision of observation with the heart of imagination. The poems use rhythm, repetition, and musical rhyme to delight young listeners while quietly nurturing reflection. Moving from laughter to stillness, from home to sky, the collection traces one idea: that the world's magic lives in how we look at it. A perfect bedtime or classroom companion, this book celebrates empathy, and the sparkle of everyday discovery. An invitation to see the world with softer eyes.