A Parade of Elephants

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? It’s 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. A Parade of Elephants is an ALA Notable Book and an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing. 

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 “Good night.”
• 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.