One Elephant Went Out to Play
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$858
Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 2003

One Elephant Went Out to Play

Written & illustrated by Sanja Rescek

Part of the Classic Books with Holes series

How many elephants can a spider's web hold? Discover the answer page by page.

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A playful challenge unfolds as elephants gather on a delicate spider's web. With each turn of the page, another elephant joins the fun, testing the web's limits. Ingenious die-cut holes and vibrant illustrations invite young readers to explore counting in a whimsical way. Will the web hold them all, or will it finally give way? Dive into this delightful tale and find out!

From the publisher

Just how many elephants can a spider’s web hold? It’s certainly not built for bouncing! Add another elephant as you turn each page to find out the answer. Ingenious die-cut holes in each page introduce early counting skills, using one of the few nursery rhymes to involve counting in ones. Bouncy illustrations, innovative die cutting and popular rhymes make Books with Holes a must for every child. Available in three formats, suitable for babies, toddlers, pre-schoolers and the nursery or classroom.

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Format
Paperback
Pages
16
Reading age
0–5
Audience
Board
Themes & topics
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The fine print

Book details

Publication
Published
September 1, 2007
First published
March 1, 2003
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781846431074

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