The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story — Content Guide for Parents
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PRESENTContains references to prayer and church attendance. A minister character plays a supporting role in two chapters.
About this book
The #1 New York Times bestselling and Newbery Award-winning novel The One and Only Ivan is now a major motion picture streaming on Disney+, with a star-studded cast including Sam Rockwell, Angelina Jolie, Danny DeVito, Helen Mirren, Bryan Cranston, and more! This movie tie-in hardcover edition features full-color images from the film, quotes from the stars, and new cover art.
This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power of unexpected friendship. Inspired by the true story of a captive gorilla known as Ivan, this illustrated book is told from the point of view of Ivan himself.
Ivan is an easy-going gorilla. Living at the Exit 8 Big Top Mall and Video Arcade, he has grown accustomed to humans watching him through the glass walls of his domain. He rarely misses his life in the jungle. Mostly, he thinks about art. Then he meets Ruby, a baby elephant taken from her family, and she makes Ivan see their home--and his own art--through new eyes. When Ruby arrives, change comes with her, and it's up to Ivan to make it a change for the better.
The One and Only Ivan was hailed as a best book of the year by Kirkus, School Library Journal, and Amazon and earned four starred reviews.
In the tradition of timeless stories like Charlotte's Web and Stuart Little, Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan's unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope. An author's note depicts the differences between the fictional story and true events.
And don't miss the sequel to this beloved modern classic--The One and Only Bob!
Frequently asked questions
Is The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story appropriate for a 7-year-old?
The book includes a scene where Ivan throws excrement at tourists, described as 'me-balls', which could be considered a mild form of violence. This is not graphic but does depict an action that could be seen as aggressive. No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and Ivan's life, which is not described as scary.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have violence?
The book includes a scene where Ivan throws excrement at tourists, described as 'me-balls', which could be considered a mild form of violence. This is not graphic but does depict an action that could be seen as aggressive.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have scary content?
No genuinely frightening content is present in the book. The narrative focuses on friendship and Ivan's life, which is not described as scary.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have religious themes?
No religious content in the book itself. The search results discuss the book's story about Ivan but do not mention any religious practices or beliefs.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have racial/cultural content?
Race is not a central theme in the book. The search results indicate that the story is about a gorilla's captivity and life, without any explicit racial themes.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have profanity?
No profanity is mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the narrative and do not indicate the presence of any inappropriate language.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have climate change?
While the search results mention climate change in relation to another book in the series, it is not a theme in 'The One and Only Ivan'. The narrative does not address environmental issues directly.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have sexual identity?
No sexual content is present in the book. The search results do not indicate any sexual themes or references.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have gender roles?
The book does not actively discuss or critique gender roles. The narrative centers on Ivan and his experiences, without a focus on gender dynamics.
Does The One and Only Ivan Movie Tie-In Edition My Story have lgbtq+ themes?
No LGBTQ+ themes are mentioned in the book. The search results focus on the book's narrative about a gorilla named Ivan and do not reference any LGBTQ+ content.
