Tuesday, March 22, 2011

Mr. Elephanter by Lark Pien

Pien, Lark. Mr. Elephanter, 32 pgs. Candlewick, 2010. $14.99. Language-G; Violence-G; Sexual Content-G. Inside cover: “Every morning, Mr. Elephanter arrives at the Elephantry to take care of the little elephanties who live there. He makes them breakfast, and sometimes, when it’s nice out, he takes them to the park. No matter what they do, Mr. Elephanter and the elephanties always have fun playing together and imagining what tomorrow may bring.” Lark Pien is an award winning artist. He does an amazing job illustrating this touching book detailing the job of caregivers everywhere. We loved the humor and the practicality of the little elephanties actions! Great book! El (K-3). ADVISABLE. Reviewer: SL

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