introductions, stella and ruby, home of the one and only ivan, art lesson
- Ruby introduces herself to Ivan and Bob, and she wants to know about everything. Where are the other elephants? Are there more gorillas? Where are Ivan's mom and dad?
- Ruby is an orphan whose parents and family were killed by humans; none of the other animals are surprised to hear this.
- Stella takes Ruby like she is her own child, giving her all the affection and attention a baby elephant deserves. It is a beautiful thing for the others to witness, and Ivan has never seen Stella, or any other animal, so happy in all of his life.
- Hoping Ruby will bring in more customers, Mack adds a baby elephant to the sign outside, next to the image of the One and Only Ivan.
- Ruby's stream of questions forces Ivan to have to explain things such as the fake nature scene on his wall, or what art is.
- Ivan says making art makes him feel quiet inside, and he has another memory of his father.