In The Legend of the Tailless Prince, a young elephant goes on a solitary adventure and loses his tail. After this calamity, he learns what really matters is what you do, not how you look.

I thought the artwork of this book was quite beautiful with brightly colored drawings illustrating the tailless prince and his exploits.

The actual story part was not so strong- I wanted to know more about this young elephant. How else does he help his herd, other than being strong and brave? What actions did his feelings lead to besides fighting the other bulls for dominance?

Also, I wanted to know more about the tailless prince’s mother. In nature, it is the female elephants of the herd that lead as they have a matriarchal society. A lot more could have been done with that character.

Recommended for children who like stories about animals as well as positive tales about how to be a shining light in the world.

I read this book on the recommendation by Chelsea Handler from her latest non-fiction tome entitled, I’ll Have What She’s Having. You can read my full review of her book here: https://thehelpdeskbookblog.com/2025/09/22/ill-have-what-shes-having-by-chelsea-handler/

Thanks for reading!

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Hi, I'm Heidi. I believe Amor Omnia Vincit which means love conquers all things. I believe politeness garners respect from other people. Be nice. People make mistakes. We’re all in this together. Sometimes life kills you before you die- don't let it. Live the music that is in your soul. © 2025 Heidi Wiechert/The Light Congress

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