How to Find an Elephant

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: February 15, 2018

Review

The first page of this book shows a bored, contemplative little boy trying to think up something to do. Since it is a gray day, it is a good day to go into the wild to find an elephant. He packs food, binoculars, a flute, and a colorful blanket and sets off on his quest. Illustrations are wonderful and full of fun as the boy and his animal friends continue their search. Careful examination shows that there is an elephant hidden in some way on every page until the end when the ground that the little boy has landed on starts shaking, stands up, and he realizes he is being hugged by an elephant. This is a very fun read for young children, a book they will study carefully and really enjoy.

Overall Book Score: very good