Elephant

Paperback / softback

Main Details

Title Elephant
Authors and Contributors      By (author) Petr Horacek
Illustrated by Petr Horacek
Physical Properties
Format:Paperback / softback
Pages:40
Dimensions(mm): Height 260,Width 252
ISBN/Barcode 9781406324419
ClassificationsDewey:823.92
Audience
Preschool (0-5)

Publishing Details

Publisher Walker Books Ltd
Imprint Walker Books Ltd
Publication Date 1 March 2010
Publication Country United Kingdom

Description

Imaginative young minds will love this bold, contemporary picture book about a boy and his rather unusual best friend. A young boy spends his day playing games with his imaginary friend, Elephant. Real or not, when Grandma and Grandpa are busy, Elephant proves to be the perfect playmate! Illustrated with Petr Horacek's distinctive and beautiful collage style.

Author Biography

Petr Horacek trained at the Academy of Fine Arts in Prague before becoming a graphic designer, illustrator and painter. He won the Books for Children Newcomer Award with Strawberries Are Red (9781406325102) and What Is Black and White? (9781406325126). He is also the creator of the loveable Suzy Goose character who has featured in Silly Suzy Goose (9781406304589) and Look Out, Suzy Goose (9781406307139). Born in Czechoslovakia, Petr now lives in Worcestershire with his wife and two daughters.

Reviews

"* "A warm and affectionate tale about the power of power an imaginary friend can wield." Junior * "Imaginative young minds will love this bold, contemporary picture book." Primary Times"