Read more
Elephant has an exceptionally long trunk and Hippopotamus never tires of telling him that "That's not normal!".
A laugh-out-loud story about differences, acceptance, kindness and friendship.
A White Ravens selection.
About the author
Mar Pavón has published several children's books as well as poems and stories. She has been published in English, Italian, French, Dutch, Korean and Chinese, while being awarded six prestigious awards at the International Latino Book Awards, IPPY Awards and the Living Now Awards in 2011, 2012 and 2013.Laure du Faÿ studied illustration in the Ecole des Arts Décoratifs in Strasbourg. She lives in Paris. She is a prolific author of picture books, and has been published in the USA, France, Spain, the Netherlands, Switzerland and China. She has also published comic books in France and Italy. Her book That's not normal is a White Raven Selection.
Summary
Whether helping old monkey climb a tree or keeping Giraffe's neck warm on a cold day, Elephant is always ready to lend a hand, or rather a trunk… an exceptionally long trunk!
An uplifting, fun story about individuality, self-acceptance and being yourself. Selected by The White Ravens.
Foreword
National campaign to book reviewers; Advance Access for librarians; Ideal for young story time at home or library; Simple yet playful text good for first readers; Colorful illustrations perfect for story time;
Additional text
Faÿ’s pictures are standouts: flat, bright colors; simple shapes; and straight-on compositions bring to mind a mid-century modern nursery mural, and the vignettes brim with sweet-natured visual comedy – Publishers Weekly
