I Really Want to See an Elephant

Written and illustrated by Brianne Farley

A mouse sees elephants everywhere. What happens when imagination meets reality?

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32 pages

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Bookroo's summary

A little mouse is on a whimsical quest, seeing elephants in the most unexpected places—a sleepy cat, a shiny toaster, even an ice cream sundae. But are they really elephants? As imagination blurs with reality, the mouse learns that persistence in looking can reveal surprising truths. With clever twists and visual tricks, this playful tale invites young readers to explore the power of creativity and perception. What will the mouse discover when it finally sees what it's been searching for?

From the publisher

“Witty and engaging, a brilliant gem of a book.” –Kirkus Reviews (starred review) What you see in your mind’s eye may start transforming the world around you in this playful follow-up to Ike’s Invisible Ink for budding artists and creative thinkers. Have you ever wanted to see something so badly that you see it everywhere? For one little mouse, it’s a matter of seeing elephants–in the form of a sleepy cat, a shiny toaster, even an extra-large ice cream sundae with a cherry on top. There are so many things that look like elephants but aren’t elephants at all. So the key is to keep looking, because who knows what might happen when you really see what you’ve been looking for? With sly wit, visual sleight of hand, and a fun final twist, Brianne Farley’s take on the creative process will keep young readers looking–and looking again.

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