A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author. Caught in a storm, Arnold the elephant washes up on a tiny island. Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Arnold steps aboard...uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here's Dog-can this boat take Arnold's weight? Uh-oh! None of the animals can save the shipwrecked elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for ...
Read More
A shipwrecked elephant makes his tiny island a home for the many friends who come to the rescue, in the new picture book from New York Times Illustrated Book Award winning author. Caught in a storm, Arnold the elephant washes up on a tiny island. Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Arnold steps aboard...uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here's Dog-can this boat take Arnold's weight? Uh-oh! None of the animals can save the shipwrecked elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for another intricate construction. Wheels and pulleys create a Ferris wheel, an elevator, a waffle maker. All the animals work as a team to build increasingly intricate constructions that turn the desert island into a fun park city. Soon there is a whole community and enough space for everyone! As with all Leo Timmers picture books, Elephant Island has many layers of discovery. Tapping into the childhood pleasure of contraptions, this cheerful picture book is full of complex and playful visual detail and humour that Leo Timmers' readers love. Preschoolers who enjoy Meccano and Lego will find joy on every page with the creation of each new imaginative construction, packed with mechanical detail on bright double page spreads. Elephant Island is a runaway hit in Europe. Other books by Leo Timmers: Monkey On The Run Where Is The Dragon? Who's Driving? Gus's Garage Franky Bang! Praise for Elephant Island: "This light-tension, winking tale of a makeshift homecoming is sure to delight audiences at story time."-Foreword Reviews, Starred "A picture book tribute to the power of collective, constructive play, and to heeding the call to freedom."-Publishers Weekly Praise for Leo Timmers: Where Is The Dragon? "A lilting Seussian singsong, with wonderful, surprising rhymes, and little readers and their grown-ups will have a great time combining their voices and giggling through the proceedings." -Kirkus Reviews, Starred Monkey On The Run "The silly antics of the little monkey provide forward momentum, but the details in each illustration kept calling us back for a more thorough examination." - A New York Times / New York Public Library Best Illustrated Children's Book 2019 Gus's Garage "Clearly, one animal's clutter is another pig's livelihood in this buoyant, rhyming tale." -The New York Times Who's Driving? "Belgian illustrator Leo Timmers creates a delightful play on the fable of "The Tortoise and the Hare", which sees the hare driving a racing car." - The Telegraph, Book of the Year 2020 Franky "On top of delivering a tender, funny friendship story, Timmers leaves readers with the impression that Sam's creativity and faith have allowed him to tap into a truth far bigger than himself." - Publishers Weekly Bang! "Watching vehicles bash into one another is a perennial rib-tickler for kids, and Timmers exploits this with a marvellously loony series of fender benders... Timmers never skimps, painting with devoted attention every automotive detail and gleam in every chicken's eye, and providing a plausible cause for every new accident." - Publishers Weekly, Starred Review
Read Less
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $5.06, fair condition, Sold by Zoom Books Company rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Lynden, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press (Tm).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Fair. Book is in good condition and may contain underlining or highlighting and minimal wear. The book can also include library labels. May not contain miscellaneous items (toys, dvds, etc). We offer 100% money back guarantee and fast customer support.
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $5.86, good condition, Sold by Seattle Goodwill rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Seattle, WA, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press (Tm).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
May have some shelf-wear due to normal use. Your purchase funds free job training and education in the greater Seattle area. Thank you for supporting Goodwill's nonprofit mission!
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $6.87, very good condition, Sold by HPB-Movies rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Dallas, TX, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Very good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority!
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $9.30, like new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press.
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Timmers, Leo. Fine. Contains: Unspecified. Includes: unspecified, illustrations. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $10.28, new condition, Sold by Paperbackshop rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Bensenville, IL, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press.
Add this copy of Elephant Island Format: Trade Hardcover to cart. $11.89, new condition, Sold by Websew Inc rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Avenel, NJ, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press (Tm).
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $12.96, new condition, Sold by GreatBookPrices rated 4.0 out of 5 stars, ships from Columbia, MD, UNITED STATES, published 2022 by Gecko Press (Tm).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Timmers, Leo. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 40 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Intended for a juvenile audience. In Stock. 100% Money Back Guarantee. Brand New, Perfect Condition, allow 4-14 business days for standard shipping. To Alaska, Hawaii, U.S. protectorate, P.O. box, and APO/FPO addresses allow 4-28 business days for Standard shipping. No expedited shipping. All orders placed with expedited shipping will be cancelled. Over 3, 000, 000 happy customers.
Add this copy of Elephant Island to cart. $12.97, new condition, Sold by Ingram Customer Returns Center rated 5.0 out of 5 stars, ships from NV, USA, published 2022 by Gecko Press (Tm).
Choose your shipping method in Checkout. Costs may vary based on destination.
Seller's Description:
Timmers, Leo. New. Picture book. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. With dust jacket. 40 p. Contains: Illustrations, color. Intended for a juvenile audience.
