Book
Elefantastic / by Jane Yolen ; illustrated by Brett Helquist.
An unlikely-and entirely unforgettable-tale of a most unusual friendship between Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician, who adopts, trains, and ultimately liberates her in a tale freely inspired by actual events.
Record details
- ISBN: 1452176817
- ISBN: 9781452176819
- Physical Description: 1 volume (unpaged) : colour illustrations
- Publisher: San Francisco : Chronicle Books, [2022]
- Copyright: ©2022
Content descriptions
| Immediate Source of Acquisition Note: | LSC 24.99 |
Search for related items by subject
Available copies
- 1 of 1 copy available at Tsuga Consortium.
Holds
- 0 current holds with 1 total copy.
Show Only Available Copies
| Location | Call Number / Copy Notes | Barcode | Shelving Location | Status | Due Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cookstown Branch | STO JP Yolen | 31681020178026 | PICTURE | Available | - |
- Baker & Taylor
"An unlikely--and entirely unforgettable--tale of a most unusual friendship between Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician, who adopts, trains, and ultimately liberates her in a tale freely inspired by actual events"-- - Baker & Taylor
Inspired by actual events and featuring vintage illustrations, this thrilling tale stars Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician who adopts, trains and ultimately liberates her. Illustrations. - Grand Central Pub
Experience a magical story of ele-friendship and one disappearing elephant's ele-fate.
Discover the unlikelyâand entirely unforgettableâfriendship between Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician who adopts, trains, and ultimately liberates her, in this tale freely inspired by actual events.
With a minimum of languageâonly 22 words in allâbut a maximum of inventive ele-fantabulous wordplay, Jane Yolen deftly reimagines this initially tentative but ultimately unconditional relationship between a man and an elephant. Brett Helquist not only lovingly illuminates the tale with all the excitement and tension, mystery and color of a vintage circus poster but also fully captures the subtle range of emotions of a remarkable and enduring ele-friendship.
FRIENDSHIP TALE: There's endless fascination with the deep bond of friendship that can grow between wild animals and humans. This spectacular narrative is based on the true story of Flora the elephant, which can be read in the back of the book.
READ-TOGETHER WHIMSY AND WIT: A simple text in which every word starts with ELE- makes this a great read-aloud and guessing game that will have children completing the whimsical text.
EVERYONE LOVES ELEPHANTS: From Babar to Elmer, elephants have been icons of children's literature and continue to be one of the most popular animals featured in contemporary children's books. This book is perfect for Elephant-fans of all ages!
Perfect for:
⢠Lovers of animal friendship stories
⢠Grandparents
⢠Parents
⢠The myriad fans of Jane Yolen
⢠Teachers and educators
⢠Librarians - HARPERCOLL
Experience a magical story of ele-friendship and one disappearing elephant's ele-fate.
Discover the unlikely—and entirely unforgettable—friendship between Flora, an elephant calf stolen from her African home, and David, the circus impresario and magician who adopts, trains, and ultimately liberates her, in this tale freely inspired by actual events.
With a minimum of language—only 22 words in all—but a maximum of inventive ele-fantabulous wordplay, Jane Yolen deftly reimagines this initially tentative but ultimately unconditional relationship between a man and an elephant. Brett Helquist not only lovingly illuminates the tale with all the excitement and tension, mystery and color of a vintage circus poster but also fully captures the subtle range of emotions of a remarkable and enduring ele-friendship.
FRIENDSHIP TALE: There's endless fascination with the deep bond of friendship that can grow between wild animals and humans. This spectacular narrative is based on the true story of Flora the elephant, which can be read in the back of the book.
READ-TOGETHER WHIMSY AND WIT: A simple text in which every word starts with ELE- makes this a great read-aloud and guessing game that will have children completing the whimsical text.
EVERYONE LOVES ELEPHANTS: From Babar to Elmer, elephants have been icons of children's literature and continue to be one of the most popular animals featured in contemporary children's books. This book is perfect for Elephant-fans of all ages!
Perfect for:
• Lovers of animal friendship stories
• Grandparents
• Parents
• The myriad fans of Jane Yolen
• Teachers and educators
• Librarians
