Copyright Date:
2010
Edition Date:
2010
Release Date:
04/01/10
Pages:
1 volume (unpaged)
ISBN:
0-7892-1058-4
ISBN 13:
978-0-7892-1058-6
Dewey:
E
LCCN:
2009053344
Dimensions:
22 x 28 cm.
Language:
English
Reviews:
School Library Journal
(Tue Jun 01 00:00:00 CDT 2010)
PreS This is a beautifully conceived book. Each spread focuses on one color, features an elephant, and has a rhyme that readers get to finish: "Jumping and playing the whole morning through!/I dream of an elephant whose color is." The usual red, green, and yellow are included, but so are gray, pink, black, white, and orange: "Oh no! He is ORANGEhow will I rhyme?/I'll dream of this elephant some other time." The stylized illustrations are a treat for the eyes, and the words on each page are in a different coordinating hue. Although there are many books on colors, this one should find a place in most collections. Judith Constantinides, formerly at East Baton Rouge Parish Main Library, LA
Excerpt from: I Dream of an Elephant
Jumping and playing
The whole morning through!
I dream of an elephant
whose color is...
Friends all around--
What a popular fellow!
I dream of an elephant
whose color is...
Excerpted from I Dream of an Elephant by Ami Rubinger
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I Dream of an Elephant takes readers through a wondrous world where they will encounter elephants of many colorful shades that sing, dance, and play. Each page's descriptive sing-song text leaves out the last word, allowing little ones to chime in and complete the rhyme while learning a range of colors. Amusing color-themed illustrations provide clues for the words that have been left out. I Dream of an Elephant teaches children about colors with a fun, fill-in-the-blank challenge that encourages participation. Accomplished illustrator Ami Rubinger once again turns his humorous and imaginative eye to an otherwise simple subject. His colorful elephants will make little faces smile, and the rhyming game will have them learning words and colors.