Little Elliot Big City

Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 13, 2015

Review

Little Elliot is a very small elephant who just happens to live in a NYC apt during the early 1940's. Covered in pastel polka dots, Little Elliot is a happy and delightful character who has one large problem. He cannot reach the counter to purchase his favorite treat – a cupcake. While walking home he assist and befriends a mouse who returns the favor by helping Little Elliot procure that desired cupcake.

The story is brief and sweet but the illustrations make this book a delight. Each two page spread tells the story of a grand city using muted colors, faceless people (other than one child) and vintage cars. This is a book that grandparents will want to read to their little ones and city librarians will want to add to their collections.

Overall Book Score: good