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Picture Book · Ages 3–6 · 2017 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
How to Find an Elephant
Written by Kate Banks · Illustrated by Boris Kulikov
A boy seeks an elusive elephant, but it might find him first.
32 pages· 450 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
On a dull gray day, a curious boy ventures into the wilds to find an elusive elephant. Armed with binoculars, a blanket, and a flute, he embarks on a whimsical journey filled with imagination and surprises. As he searches, the elephant remains hidden from him but visible to readers, creating a playful game of hide-and-seek. Will the boy's curiosity lead him to the elephant, or will the elephant find him first? This enchanting tale invites readers to look closely and discover the magic hidden in plain sight.
From the publisher
What to do on a dull gray day? Head into the wilds and look for an elephant. You will need a pair of binoculars, a blanket, a flute, some food, a little imagination, and a lot of curiosity. Look and listen closely, because elephants can be anywhere. And watch out, because if you’re not careful, the elephant may find you first!
With pleasing prose and “now you see it, now you don’t” artwork, Banks and Kulikov take readers on a spirited romp that will both challenge and delight.
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 450
- Reading age
- 3–6
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD610L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.7
out of 7
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.3
- F&P level
- ~O
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 192408
Publication
- Published
- November 14, 2017
- Publisher
- Farrar, Straus and Giroux (BYR)
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9780374335083
- LCCN
- 2017001864
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