The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Kathryn Jackson
The Saggy Baggy Elephant, Kathryn Jackson
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The Saggy Baggy Elephant

Author: Kathryn Jackson, Byron Jackson

Narrator: Susan Gregory

Unabridged: 6 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Published: 06/17/2025

Synopsis

After a parrot makes fun of Sooki’s big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the “saggy baggy” elephant isn’t too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful “one-two-three-kick.” For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Calista on July 24, 2018

The nephew picked this out to read tonight. It's a Little Golden Classic from the 40s. He seemed to enjoy it. It was cute enough. He gave it 3 stars and I followed suit.......more

Goodreads review by Amy on August 24, 2019

I read this with my 3 year old friend and he was a huge fan of the crocodile and enjoyed the story. I thought the body positive messaging was great and overall lovely story for the very young.......more

Goodreads review by Swankivy on June 11, 2013

Illustrations were lovely, as usual, and as a kind of odd child I was pretty familiar with the primary subject: getting bullied and not fitting in. The elephant in the story gets harassed by a parrot who says he looks like his skin doesn't fit, unlike all the other animals he was partying with. So,......more

Goodreads review by John on March 06, 2012

Not my favorite of the Little Golden Books collection.......more

Goodreads review by Corey on October 09, 2023

This seemed sort of juvenile. And I could not relate to any of the characters.......more

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