A Parade of Elephants
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This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing.
Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? Itβs a surprise!
With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime.Β A Parade of ElephantsΒ is anΒ ALA Notable Book and anΒ excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.Β
What makes this sweet story a perfect first book for little listeners?
- Bedtime Story: The five elephants march all day and are ready for sleep when the sun goes down, ending with a magical βGood night.β
- Learn to Count: Little ones can practice numbers as they count along with the parade: one, two, three, four, five elephants!
- Book of Opposites: Introduces basic concepts like up and down, over and under, and in and out in a simple, easy-to-follow way.
- Soothing Rhythmic Text: The gentle, repetitive language is perfect for story time and helps build early literacy skills for toddlers and preschoolers.
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Kevin Henkes has been praised both as a writer and as an illustrator and is the recipient of the Childrenβs Literature Legacy Award for his lasting contribution to literature for children. He received the Caldecott Medal for Kittenβs First Full Moon; Caldecott Honors for Waiting and Owen; Newbery Honors for Oliveβs Ocean and The Year of Billy Miller; and Geisel Honors for Waiting and Penny and Her Marble. His other books include Is It Spring?, The World and Everything in It, A House, A Parade of Elephants, Chrysanthemum, and the beloved Lillyβs Purple Plastic Purse. Kevin Henkes lives with his family in Madison, Wisconsin.
