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Elephant in the Dark Kindle Edition

by Mina Javaherbin (Author), Eugene Yelchin (Illustrator) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
A bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant" maginificently illustrated by an award-winning artist!

When the villagers hear of a huge and mysterious creature that has come all the way from India, they steal into the dark barn to find out what it is."It's like a snake!" says one. "It's like a tree trunk," says another. "No, it's like a fan!" argues the third. Who is right? Which of them knows the creature's true shape?Mina Javaherbin's charming and witty retelling combined with Eugene Yelchin's refreshingly brilliant illustrations bring this enlightened classic, inspired by Rumi's poem, vividly to life.
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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Print length
    41 pages
  3. Language
    English
  4. Grade level
    Preschool - 3
  5. Lexile measure
    AD630L
  6. Publisher
    Scholastic Press
  7. Publication date
    August 25, 2015
  8. Page Flip
    Not Enabled
  9. Word Wise
    Not Enabled
  10. Enhanced typesetting
    Not Enabled
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0545636711
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Editorial Reviews

From School Library Journal

K-2—A merchant has brought a strange creature from India to a Persian village, and the locals are curious. The merchant puts off his neighbors because it is too dark in the barn and he wants to sleep. The villagers sneak in one at a time to figure out what is inside. Each one feels a different part of the animal, coming to a different conclusion about its identity. They are so busy squabbling among themselves that they miss seeing the elephant the next morning as the merchant leads it to the river. The villagers never see the wonder of the elephant because "they each knew only a small piece of the truth." This picture book is based on a poem by Rumi. Yelchin's illustrations are bright and colorful and filled with expressive faces. They take the story to an imaginative level. The story is told simply but with a meaningful impact. VERDICT Young readers and teachers who enjoy folktales with an entertaining moral will appreciate this story's message.—Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH

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Praise for Elephant in the Dark:"An amusing retelling." -- Booklist"The book should provide opportunities for rich discussions about perception andabout advocating for what you believe to be true." -- Horn BookPraise for The Secret Message by Mina Javaherbin (illustrated by Bruce Whatley)"This handsome picture book's intriguing title will grab children, and they won't be disappointed with the twists in both story and message...Both the richly detailed scenes and story reversals will draw a young audience." --Booklist"After the first suspenseful reading, children should clamor for repeats." --Publishers WeeklyPraise for Goal!by Mina Javaherbin (illustrated by A.G. Ford)"This heart-tugging picture book from a debut author tells a lyrical soccer story in the voice of a young boy in a South African shantytown." --BooklistPraise for Breaking Stalin's Nose by Eugene YelchinA Newbery Honor Book* "This brief novel gets at the heart of a society that asks its citizens, even its children, to report on relatives and friends. Appropriately menacing illustrations by first-time novelist Yelchin add a sinister tone." --The Horn Book, starred review"Yelchin's graphite illustrations are an effective complement to his prose, which unfurls in Sasha's steady, first-person voice, and together they tell an important tale." --Kirkus Reviews"Yelchin skillfully combines narrative with dramatic black-and-white illustrations to tell the story of life in the Soviet Union under Stalin." --School Library Journal

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00SZIBP5S
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Scholastic Press (August 25, 2015)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 25, 2015
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 17.4 MB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Not enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 41 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 0545636701
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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  • Cameron Parker
    5.0 out of 5 stars A good book
    Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2025
    My kids loved it!
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  • Cookie
    5.0 out of 5 stars Timeless children's book
    Reviewed in the United States on April 18, 2019
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    Wonderful book, it's my 3 year old grandsons favorite book.
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  • Nisha Mody
    5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on August 19, 2017
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    This was such a great book, especially to give as a gift. Such a story with beautiful illustrations!
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  • Delaram
    5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful
    Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2018
    Great book with deep meaning from Rumi, the great Persian poet, I like its illustration too
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars This is a great children's story and beautifully illustrated
    Reviewed in the United States on September 30, 2016
    This is a great children's story and beautifully illustrated. This author's stories consistently have a message that is well delivered and fun to read to my kids. This makes a great gift too.
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  • myrna
    5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!
    Reviewed in the United States on September 8, 2016
    Beautifully illustrated story about the importance of working together and opening your mind so you can see the whole picture.
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