A beautiful book - not just heartwarming but heart healing

Chris Riddell

Sweet and gentle... Simply told but emotionally resonant

Sunday Times Culture

A touching tale... graceful, profound

New Statesman

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A beautiful story which touches on depression in the most delicate way. Wonderful

Lisa Thompson, author of The Goldfish Boy

A poignant exploration of grief and the healing power of love and determination

Sophie Anderson, author of The House with Chicken Legs

A little book with a huge heart

Karen Foxlee

A delicate, lovely story about caregiver depression that will validate and empower readers

Kirkus Reviews

A warm-hearted book of emotional learning, creative problem-solving, and genuine care for others. Recommended for anyone in need of hope for a path to happiness

School Library Journal

[A] must-buy for everyone who knows anyone touched by mental health issues - which is everyone. This book belongs in every home, library and classroom. Highly Recommended

CM Magazine

The Elephant is a timeless and memorable tale that will deeply move and delight readers of all ages

Oz Books 4 Teachers

A big grey elephant is following Olive's father around. It leaves with him for work and trails behind him when he comes home, keeping him heavy and sad. Every day, Olive wishes it would disappear. When she is asked to bring something old and wonderful to show her class, Olive immediately wants to bring her old bike - but she will need her father's help to fix it. Teaming up with her cheery grandad and best friend Arthur, she sets out to chase the elephant away.
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Produktdetaljer

ISBN
9781782693116
Publisert
2021-01-28
Utgiver
Vendor
Pushkin Children's Books
Høyde
198 mm
Bredde
129 mm
Språk
Product language
Engelsk
Format
Product format
Heftet
Antall sider
176

Illustratør
Forfatter

Om bidragsyterne

Peter Carnavas's career as a primary school teacher inspired him to embrace his passion for children's literature. He is the author of several award-winning picture books. The Elephant is his first novel. Peter lives on Australia's Sunshine Coast with his family, a dog called Florence and a cat named Harry.