The Elephant’s Child (Musical)

Children the whole world ’round have delighted to the telling and re-telling of Rudyard Kipling’s beloved story of how the elephant got his trunk. This charming musical adaptation preserves much of Kipling’s clever text with its fascinating word rhythms and oral imagery, while the five original songs capture the mystery and humor of the Elephant’s Child’s exciting adventure down the Great Grey-Green Greasy Limpopo River. Whether you perform it in concert or fully-staged, with piano or with the sparkling ShowTrax CD, this musical is sure to become a favorite of audiences and kids alike. Available: Teacher’s Manual, Singer’s Edition 5-Pak, Preview CD (Full Performance), Performance/Accompaniment Cassette and CD. Performance Time: 25 minutes for Grades 4-8.