Review: Weezie, the Elephant with Allergies  by Maranda Russell
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 09 12, 2012
Feeling unwanted, unaccepted and unable to find a way to fit in and find family, love and hope for the future creates a pain and hopeless feeling for Weezie the elephant with allergies.  Weezie hopes to be adopted and find a family of his own that would want and love him but before they can get to know him the same problem arises terminating any chance he had at acceptance.It might start with a tickle and end with a sneeze.  When you think about a full nose being blasted out in an explosive expulsion it might be hard to accept but if you have the nose of an elephant the moment is traumatic.  Children love visualizing such comedy even though it is serious for Weezie as the story is read.  This is such a unique way to share a story with humor adding more fun as you read.Will Weezie ever find someone who wants him knowing of his sneezing massive amounts of awful mucus?  Will he ever find someone who can find a way to see and get to know him instead of judging and reacting to something that is not his fault and out of his control?This delightful tale entertains, amuses and opens paths of communication to not only share a great little children's story but also think and learn about many of life's issues and ideas.My grandson and I loved sharing this book and took turns reading.  He needed a bit of help with a word or two but it is written in a smooth and easy reading style that inspired us to the next page.  From beginning to end we enjoyed this book.