03 Jul Review: Have You Seen an Elephant?
Have You Seen an Elephant?
Series: Alex’s Field Guides
Written and illustrated by Elina Ellis
Kids Can Press, 2024
ISBN: 9781525306747 (hardcover)
$21.99 CAD (hardcover)
32 pages
Ages: 4 to 8 years old
Review by: Alexander Slack
Playful and informative, Have you Seen an Elephant? is a children’s picture book full of facts about elephants while the main character, Alex, looks for a real elephant. Throughout her adventure, she encounters all kinds of wild creatures. An elephant is always on the page, but out of her sight. This makes for a very fun, interactive experience with a young reader. Every few pages, there are spreads of Alex’s journal, which are lush with information and drawings of elephants for readers to pour over. At the end, there is even an activity page inviting readers to make their own journals. Overall, this is a great book to inform children about an endangered species in a fun, engaging way.