Doris

By Lo Cole

A shy red elephant struggles to blend in. Can she embrace her uniqueness?

3.7/5 Goodreads · 222 ratings

32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

Doris, a shy red elephant, desperately tries to hide among birds, flowers, and fish, but her vibrant color always gives her away. As she navigates her world, Doris must confront her fear of standing out. Will she find the courage to embrace her uniqueness and proudly say, "Look at me"? Follow Doris on her journey of self-discovery, where she learns that being different is something to celebrate. Young readers will delight in spotting Doris and cheering her on as she gains confidence and learns the value of individuality.

From the publisher

A charming picture book about a very shy elephant and her fear of standing out. Doris does NOT like to stand out. But as a red elephant, no matter where she hides, she is easily spotted. Whether hiding behind a flock of birds, within a bed of flowers, or among a school of fish, she can be seen. Can she find a way to build her confidence and embrace her colorful self? Doris features bright, engaging illustrations that showcase the adorable main character, and readers will enjoy the repetition throughout this elephant book as Doris tries in vain to blend in. With strong social appeal and messages about embracing yourself, self-esteem, individuality, and accepting differences, Doris is perfect for kindergarten and preschool book libraries, or anyone looking for children’s books for ages 3-5. Young readers will delight in spotting Doris across pages filled with eye-catching artwork as she learns the importance of uniqueness and gains the confidence to finally say, “Look at me!”

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