Mr. Elephanter

Written & illustrated by Lark Pien

Discover the playful world of tiny elephants and their caring keeper.

4.8/7 Bookroo expert·3.5/5 Goodreads · 116 ratings

32 pages· 420 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud

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Bookroo's summary

At the Elephantery, Mr. Elephanter starts each day with a joyful greeting from his tiny elephant friends. Together, they enjoy pancakes, splash in pools, and explore the city. As the elephanties nap, Mr. Elephanter becomes their playground, transforming into tunnels and towers. This whimsical tale, brought to life with vibrant watercolors, invites you into a world of warmth and imagination. What adventures await in this delightful sanctuary?

From the publisher

Come visit the Elephantery, where Mr. Elephanter looks after the peppy elephanties! A charming, quirky picture book debut by an acclaimed cartoonist.

Early every morning, Mr. Elephanter arrives at the Elephantery to care for his diminutive charges, who greet him with toots and trumpets. There are hugs and hellos all around! They all eat pancakes, paddle and splash in the neighborhood pool, and parade through the bustling city. After naps, Mr. Elephanter pretends he’s a tunnel, tower, and bridge, while the elephanties play all around him. In fresh watercolors exuding warmth and whimsy, Lark Pien introduces the doting Mr. Elephanter — and the most adorable miniature creatures you’ll ever meet.

At a glance

Format: Hardcover
Pages: 32
Words: 420
Reading age: 5–8
Audience: Picture
Lexile: ~381L

Themes & topics

Books about elephants Books about imagination and play Books about orphans Books about family Books about nannies

What readers & critics say

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4.8

“This is such a sweet book, with such sweet and simple illustrations. I love the light pastels look of the pictures, and the story has just the right ratio of sweet to silly. It's a win with my toddlers too!”

Lauren Hancock

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