Monkey and Elephant and a Secret Birthday Surprise

Reviewed by: Carla McAllister - New Gloucester Public Library, New Gloucester, Maine, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: October 28, 2015

Review

Close friends Monkey and Elephant each have secrets. Unfortunately, after Monkey tells Elephant his secret (that today is his birthday) and asks Elephant not to tell, it is too late. Sadly, Elephant's secret is that she cannot keep a secret. Can she keep this secret for just one day? One doubts that it will be possible. In three amusing chapters, the secret comes out and an It's-not-my-birthday party is planned. The illustrations are especially appealing, extremely colorful, and exceptional overall. The appropriately sized font and illustrations complement one another very well. This is a choice I would recommend for bookshelves everywhere.

Overall Book Score: very good