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There's an Elephant in My Birdbath

Brief Description
From a dolphin in the den to a zebra playing checkers, nothing is quite right in this backyard world of topsy-turvy animal antics. But wait… something feels off! In a hilarious twist, the narrator reimagines a new—but equally silly—set of roles for the animals. There’s an... Read More
Format: Hardback
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A riotous rhyming story of animal mayhem—until everything flips upside down again.

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From a dolphin in the den to a zebra playing checkers, nothing is quite right in this backyard world of topsy-turvy animal antics. But wait… something feels off! In a hilarious twist, the narrator reimagines a new—but equally silly—set of roles for the animals.

There’s an Elephant in My Birdbath is a joyful read-aloud that encourages laughter, language play, and creative thinking. Perfect for developing phonological awareness, rhyme recognition, and early prediction skills, this clever and chaotic story invites children to question, imagine, and laugh out loud.

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781760362706

Publisher: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2026

Country: Australia

Imprint: Starfish Bay Children's Books

Illustration: Full colour interior

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Cinta Villalobos

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 8.0mm

Width: 261.0mm

Height: 215.0mm

Weight: 350g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Evonne Francis is an author from Adelaide, Australia, who fell in love with picture books while reading to her own children. When she is not writing, Evonne can be found playing the tuba, walking along the beach, or enjoying hot chocolate with too many marshmallows. With qualifications in music, education, and writing, Evonne blends rhythm and storytelling to create fun, musical tales that celebrate the environment and the unique spark in every child.

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