Have You Seen Elephant?
Format:Paperback
Publisher:Gecko Press
Published:1st Feb '16
£7.99
Available for immediate dispatch.
"Have You Seen Elephant? tickles the funnybone of children and adults equally. Part of the humour comes through the juxtaposition of the subdued, beautiful illustrations and the absurdity of an elephant trying to hide inside a standard lamp." Julia Marshall, Publisher
A heart-warming picture book about a small boy and his elephant playing an absurd game of hide and seek.
Elephant wants to play hide and seek. You can play too, but you'll have to try your best - he's VERY good! Have You Seen Elephant is an absurd and heart-warming picture book from a brilliant storyteller with perfect comic timing. Watch out for the dog and the tortoise, to"Beyond the sheer absurdity, children will delight in details" -- Starred Review, Kirkus Reviews (US)
"A bonefide pitch perfect laugh out loud picture book for all ages. Debut author David Barrow has created a brilliant celebration of the limitless nature of a child’s imagination wrapped up in a deliciously sophisticated and accessible package."
-- The Book Sniffer (UK)"Best of all this book will stand the test of time as there's something new to be found on every page as you reread" -- The Bookbag (UK)
"This amusingly absurd story paired with the warm and wonderful illustrations will have kids coming back again and again."
-- School Library Journal, starred review
- Winner of PANZ Book Design Awards: Best Children's Book 2016
- Short-listed for Waterstones Children's Book Prize: Illustrated Books 2016
ISBN: 9781776570096
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: unknown
32 pages