Book excerpt: Horace the Eloquent Elephant is a tale about a pompous pachyderm who talks incessantly. Yes, Horace is a lovable, albeit arrogant elephant, with a runaway mouth. So the jungle clan, led by the littlest monkey, decides to teach him a much needed lesson. This endearing, comical story is sure to delight while teaching upper level vocabulary. Part of a series, this picture book introduces children to a colorful cast of characters, each of whom possesses both virtues and foibles. The intent of the Miss Ali book series is to develop upper level vocabulary through context clues while fostering positive interaction between parent and child. Parents of teenagers invest thousands of dollars in SAT classes and other "cramming pursuits," why not make vocabulary enrichment a lifelong endeavor instead? Start now with the Miss Ali book series. Because each book has a glossary in the back, you and your youngster can pore over the unfamiliar words and make learning fun. Take advantage of your child's natural curiosity and broaden his/her vocabulary with the Miss Ali books- their memorable characters will amuse and delight while teaching life lessons and language skills. Seize the teachable moment with the Miss Ali book series!