If Elephants Wore Pants - Hardcover

Barkow, Henriette

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 1402717563 ISBN 13: 9781402717567

Publisher: Sterling, 2004

Synopsis

What elephant-sized fun, what a big and bright fantasy: come along with a dreaming little boy as he’s whisked away to Elephant Land, where the elephants wear pants and the entertainment never ends. The charming rhyming text conveys a sense of pure delight and play, as the child and the animal go from skipping in the sun to visiting the circus to dancing with fireworks over their heads. And in every engaging picture, the elephant dons a different pair of pants, suitable to the occasion, in a variety of colors and brilliant patterns. Just imagine this huge beast adorned in fluffy pink, juggling in a rainbow-hued pair, and dressed in trousers all covered with stars. A funny, sweet, and fantastic tale.

About this title

About the Author:

Henriette Barkow is an experienced reteller of folk stories and myths. Her previous titles with this illustrator include The Three Billy Goats Gruff, The Giant Turnip and Don't Cry Sly. This is her first story in rhyme. Henriette enjoys working with Richard as they spark off each other. She lives in London. Richard Johnson graduated from Loughborough University School of Art and Design in 1999 and has been working as a freelance illustrator since. Presented with the Silver Award for children's book illustration in Images 26 'The Best of British Illustration', Richard works mainly with children's illustration. As well as the above titles with Henriette, Richard's previous books include Cherry Pie and The Fabled Pizza Tree.

From School Library Journal:

PreSchool-Grade 2 - Barkow's rhyming story strides into fantasy when a boy who is having trouble falling asleep is "whisked...to Elephant Land" by a blue elephant who changes trousers with every adventure. They visit a pear orchard, paint a picture, dance on a ship with fireworks overhead, fly in a red plane, etc. "Out in the yard, we skipped in the sun,/wearing fluffy pink pants/and having great fun." Elephant's attire, from brown velvet to sunflower patterns, makes for a surprise on each page. Johnson's cartoon illustrations keep events jolly, with rich colors and variety in composition. The ending, with the boy back in his bed dreaming while Elephant watches through the window, the sun at his back, may confuse youngsters, who will nevertheless be charmed by the upbeat chronicle. - Gay Lynn Van Vleck, Henrico County Library, Glen Allen, VA
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About this edition

• Publisher: Sterling
• Publication date: 2004
• ISBN 10: 1402717563
• ISBN 13: 9781402717567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Number of pages: 32
• Illustrator: Johnson Richard