Have you perhaps seen Elephant?
This debut novel by award-winning illustrator David Barrow is a valuable addition to any bookcase. It offers a humorous and loving story complete with striking illustrations, perfect for reading aloud again and again.
Story:
A boy plays hide-and-seek with an elephant, a task the elephant performs remarkably well. While the boy counts to ten, the elephant hides so that only the reader can see him, leading to numerous hilarious situations in which the parents also get involved. Wonder and humor remain a recurring theme throughout the story.
Awards:
"Have You Seen the Elephant?" was awarded a Silver Brush in 2018 and was included in the Picture Book Top Ten, which further underscores the quality of this picture book.
About the author:
David Barrow made a splash in 2015 by winning the Sebastian Walker Award for Britain's most promising children's book illustrator. His signature use of watercolor techniques in this book makes it a visual delight.
This book is structured clearly with short paragraphs, making it suitable for educational purposes, book clubs, and family gatherings. Intertaal guarantees fast delivery of this beautiful Dutch book.