Picture Book · Ages 3–8 · 2015 · Est. 1 min read-aloud

Have You Seen Elephant?

Written & illustrated by David Barrow

Can you find the elusive elephant in a game of hide and seek?

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32 pages· 94 words· Est. 1 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

Join a playful game of hide and seek with an elephant who's a master at disappearing. As you search high and low, the challenge grows—can you outsmart this clever creature? Dive into a whimsical adventure where the thrill of the hunt keeps you guessing and the joy of discovery awaits at every turn. Will you be the one to finally spot the elusive elephant?

From the publisher

“Elephant wants to play hide and seek. You can play too, but you’ll have to try your best, he’s very good!”–Back cover.

At a glance

Format
Pages: 32
Words: 94
Reading age: 3–8
Audience: Picture

Themes & topics

Books about elephants Books about friendship Books about playing hide-and-seek Books about father-child relationships Books about hide-and-seek

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Stories behind the story

Where did you originally get the idea for this book?

The book was based on the concept of the "Elephant in the Room"; a big, unavoidable, overwhelming presence that no-one talks about. I thought it would be fun to have an actual Elephant that no-one talked about. Originally, Elephant was going to be a burglar, then he was a master spy. Finally I had the light-bulb moment, how about a game of Hide and Seek? Elephants would be brilliant at that!

What guides or references did you use while creating the illustrations for this book?

Have you ever seen kids play Hide and Seek?! They come up with some of the most hilarious hiding places ever. The illustrations are all based on real life Hide and Seek experiences!

When was your favorite time reading Have You Seen Elephant aloud? Why?

I ALWAYS love reading this book in schools. The children go apoplectic when the little boy in the story can't see the Elephant . They always have moved about a metre nearer to me by the end of reading, vigorously pointing out the Elephant!

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