Elephant Me
Published on 3. September 2020
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-4083-5656-2 (ISBN)
Description
The empowering story of little elephant Num-Num, who discovers the importance of simply being YOU! From the creators of international bestseller and much-loved classic Giraffes Can't Dance.
It's time for the Elephant Games! One by one, the young elephants compete to impress King Elephant Mighty and earn their Elephant Name.
Nina is the strongest, so she becomes Elephant Strong.
Norcus is the loudest, so he becomes Elephant Noisy.
Little Elephant Num-Num thinks he will never discover his own special talent - until he learns that the very best thing you can be is YOU!
Giraffes Can't Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
It's time for the Elephant Games! One by one, the young elephants compete to impress King Elephant Mighty and earn their Elephant Name.
Nina is the strongest, so she becomes Elephant Strong.
Norcus is the loudest, so he becomes Elephant Noisy.
Little Elephant Num-Num thinks he will never discover his own special talent - until he learns that the very best thing you can be is YOU!
Giraffes Can't Dance has been a much-loved family favourite for over 20 years, and has sold over 7 million copies worldwide.
Reviews / Votes
[a] vividly colourful jungle tale filled with perfectly judged rhyming text that is a joy to read aloud, sharing a really positive message about being true to yourself and celebrating all sorts of achievements... a classic in its own right, indispensable for any library. -- Joy Court * LoveReading4Kids * a gorgeously illustrated story with a life-affirming message at its heart * The Bristol Post *More details
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Hachette Children's Group
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 1 to 3 years
Dimensions
Height: 294 mm
Width: 241 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
225 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-4083-5656-2 (9781408356562)
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Giles Andreae is the author of many top-selling, award-winning picture books. These include Elephant Me, Rumble in the Jungle, Commotion in the Ocean and I Love My Mummy. However, it is for the international bestseller Giraffes Can't Dance that he is best known. Giles is also the creator of Purple Ronnie, Britain's favourite stickman, and of the artist/philosopher, Edward Monkton. These two ranges of greetings cards, books and merchandise have made Giles the country's top-selling living poet. Giles lives with his wife, Victoria, a children's clothes designer, and their four children by the river in Oxfordshire. Guy Parker-Rees' exuberant and energetic illustrations have made him a household name and one of today's bestselling children's illustrators. Notable successes include picture book classic Giraffes Can't Dance, a worldwide bestseller; Spookyrumpus, winner of the Sheffield, Dundee and Portsmouth book awards; and the heartwarming Elephant Me. Guy lives in Brighton with his wife and three sons.