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Little Elliot Big City
Little Elliot Big City
Reviewed by: Jan Hamilton - Little Dolphin School, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District
Review Date: January 13, 2015
Review
Little Elliot is a very small elephant who just happens to live in a NYC apt during the early 1940's. Covered in pastel polka dots, Little Elliot is a happy and delightful character who has one large problem. He cannot reach the counter to purchase his favorite treat – a cupcake. While walking home he assist and befriends a mouse who returns the favor by helping Little Elliot procure that desired cupcake.
The story is brief and sweet but the illustrations make this book a delight. Each two page spread tells the story of a grand city using muted colors, faceless people (other than one child) and vintage cars. This is a book that grandparents will want to read to their little ones and city librarians will want to add to their collections.
Overall Book Score: good
About the Book
Author:
Curato, Mike
Illustrator: Curato, Mike
Illustration Quality: good
Publisher: Henry Holt and Co.
Book Type: picture book fiction
Genre:
Audience: preschool
Binding Type: reinforced trade binding
Binding Quality: good
ISBN: 9780805098259
Price: 16.99