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Little Elliot, Big City (2014)

by Mike Curato(Favorite Author)
4.33 of 5 Votes: 5
ISBN
0805098259 (ISBN13: 9780805098259)
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English
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Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
review 1: Elliot is different and makes a friend with a mouse as they both struggle with being short and living in New York City. Gorgeous illustrations of the city set back in time. The Flatiron building is on one page and the kids kept asking me about its unique shape. The love the page where the mouse is waving the dollar bill like a surrender flag at the cash register while buying a cupcake. KA - grade 2.
review 2: This picture book about diminutive, polka-dotted elephant who finds friendship with an even smaller mouse proves that kindness and cooperation are always a sure bet. The beautiful, muted illustrations tell as much, if not more, of the story than the brief text does. Sure to be a hit with preschoolers and their parents and teachers who will be able to use t
... morehis gem to subtly teach the childhood lessons of compassion and cooperation.Reviewed by: Lisa Marie Smith, Youth Services, Vernon Area Public Library less
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court11
So in love with the illustrations and how they are paired with minimal text.
nikki
Simple. Sweet. Certain illustrations knocked me over. A small treasure.
denise
A heartwarming story of friendship. Loved it!
deb
So so cute! Loved this one.
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