Photograph from Watch Out For The Elephants! photographic journal, courtesy of Ann and Angela Todd

What others are saying about 
Watch out for the Elephants!

"Not often do we get a VERY special guest, like Ms.Todd, at Decker who brings such a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with our students… Decker students will truly have a “story” to tell their parents due to such a pleasant and rewarding visit!”

Miss  Janet Chung, Principal
Decker Elementary School
Pomona, CA

 
"Here is a book that encourages its readers not only to accept but to celebrate differences in people.  It provides lessons in kindness and in perseverance.  It teaches children to reach for the stars, even if there may be obstacles to overcome."

Karin Evans, School Counselor
Westview Elementary School
Lee’s Summit, MO

 
“Wonderful presentation. Not enough time allowed for presentation! Should open up to the entire company!”

“Very interesting.”

“Very worthwhile…”

“Absolutely fascinating.”

“Wonderful job, Cynthia! Thanks for sharing this great story with us…learning points for all of us!”

“Very entertaining and informative!”

Excerpts from KCPL's Brown Bag Seminar

 

This is what Ms. Todd's young audiences had to say.

 “The main thing is if you put your heart to it, you can do anything.”

“I really want my uncle to understand that we are all the same. So that’s why I’m going to try and buy your book.”

“I think that your mother and father knew what they were doing…I was thinking of becoming a writer when I grow up and after hearing you speak I am sure that is what I want to do. Thank You!”

“I wanted to thank you for coming and talking to us about your life. I wish I could travel to all the places you did.”

“I thought your life story was amazing.  I absolutely loved it!”

“It was very neat how you learned so many languages.”

“I think it is cool what your dad did and I admire him for that.”

“I can’t believe you got to meet Picasso. Awesome!”

“Thank you for coming to talk to us. You are a good speaker.”

“I thought your stories had a lot of meaning.”

“…You also answered all the questions we had. Usually visitors don’t answer all our questions but you did.  You did a great job!”

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