By Lo Cole (author) , Lo Cole (illustrator)
"This picture book stands out!"
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August 2023 Book of the Month
Being a bright red elephant, Doris is easy to spot. But she doesn’t like to stand out, it makes her feel uncomfortable. She manages to blend in with a flock of brightly coloured birds, then flowers and fish – temporarily at least – until she wanders onto a page where absolutely everything is red! When she finds her way out, this time she doesn’t mind standing out, she’s just relieved to be herself again.
This adorable little elephant has a lot to teach us about being happy in ourselves, but is also a fun story to share with lots of opportunities for look and find and general discussion. Watch out, Elmer, there’s a new elephant in town!
What if you were born to stand out, but longed to blend in? Being a bright red elephant, Doris is VERY easy to spot. Can you see her? Of course you can.
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But Doris is shy – she just wants to lose herself in a colourful crowd. Come on a journey of self-discovery as one little elephant comes to appreciate her own specialness.
A colourful adventure that will entrance even the youngest children.
Praise for We Want a Dog:
'Together text and art will garner giggles for this perfect read-aloud with a surprise twist ending!' – Kirkus starred review
Lo Cole is British illustrator, author and printmaker. His witty and bold artwork has featured on posters and album covers, and in magazines and newspapers worldwide.
The artwork from his first, We Want a Dog , was selected by The Society of Illustrators for their 2021 New York exhibition.
He has also contributed to The Guardian, The Economist and TIME magazine.
He lives in Gloucestershire, UK.
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What if you were born to stand out, but longed to blend in? Being a bright red elephant, Doris is VERY easy to spot.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Doris and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Doris features in the following genres: Books of the Month, Recommendations, Featured Books for 3+ readers, First Concepts, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Books for Babies and Toddlers, Star Books
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Doris was written by Lo Cole and published by Rocket Bird Books an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers
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