The One and Only Ivan

  • The One and Only Ivan
    The One and Only Ivan
    By Katherine Applegate

    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+ This unforgettable novel from renowned author Katherine Applegate celebrates the transformative power ...

  • The One and Only Ivan
    The One and Only Ivan
    By Katherine Applegate

    Katherine Applegate blends humor and poignancy to create Ivan’s unforgettable first-person narration in a story of friendship, art, and hope.

  • The One and Only Ivan: An Instructional Guide for Literature
    The One and Only Ivan: An Instructional Guide for Literature
    By Jennifer Prior

    Students will take meaningful lessons from this inspiring story of a gorilla named Ivan who grew up in captivity.

  • The One and Only Ivan: New Friends
    The One and Only Ivan: New Friends
    By Colin Hosten

    The One and Only Ivan: New Friends is a Level One I Can Read book, which means it’s perfect for children learning to sound out words and read full sentences.

  • The One and Only Ivan: It's Showtime!
    The One and Only Ivan: It's Showtime!
    By Colin Hosten

    Meet Ivan the gorilla, Stella the elderly elephant, Bob the stray dog, Ruby the baby elephant, and more, discovering just what makes them so special.

  • The One and Only Ivan: An Instructional Guide for Literature
    The One and Only Ivan: An Instructional Guide for Literature
    By Jennifer Prior

    Applegate was inspired to write The One and Only Ivan after hearing the true story of a gorilla held for years in captivity . Her book won the 2013 Newbery Medal . This award is given to one book each year that is a great contribution ...