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The Boy and the Elephant

CBCA Shortlisted Book 2022
By Freya Blackwood
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The Boy and the Elephant is a heartwarming children's story exploring the bond between a young boy and an elephant he befriends. The narrative highlights themes of friendship, imagination, and the magic of discovering wonder in the world around us. Freya Blackwood's beautiful illustrations complement the touching tale, creating a delightful experience for young readers.
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You might enjoy this enchanting children's book if you appreciate beautiful illustrations and stories about imagination, friendship, and the connection between a child and nature. It's perfect for those who love tales of adventure and wonder, making it a delightful reading experience for both children and adults.

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The Boy and the Elephant

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The powerful new picture book from Greenaway Medallist and seven-time CBCA winner, Freya Blackwood

The boy lives in a city, where everything is fast and loud. But amidst the bustle and the noise, the boy has a secret...

In the overgrown lot next to his apartment building, deep within the green, he has a friend.

But one day progress arrives, bringing with it plans for something new, and the boy must find a way to save his friend before it's too late...

From award-winning illustrator and storyteller Freya Blackwood comes a magical and tender wordless picture book about the world we live in and our ability to change it.

PRAISE

'Full of innocent, powerful childlike optimism and love' - Books+Publishing

'To offer any more than the publishers' official blurb would destroy the magic and the wonder of this masterpiece from Freya Blackwood who has told the most evocative story entirely in her exquisite illustrations. From the very first page... there unfolds the most enchanting story of a little lad with a special friend and a critical mission - one that shows that one child can make a difference' - The Bottom Shelf

AWARDS

ALSC Notable Children's Books List 2025

IBBY Italy Silent Books Honour List 2023

Shortlisted - Prime Minister's Literary Awards 2022 (Children's Literature)

Shortlisted - CBCA Picture Book 2022

Shortlisted - Australian Book Design Awards 2022

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781460759998

Publisher: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 03 November 2021

Country: Australia

Imprint: HarperCollins Publishers (Australia) Pty Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 11.0mm

Width: 233.0mm

Height: 289.0mm

Weight: 467g

Pages: 40

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Freya Blackwood Young Adult

About the Author

Freya Blackwood is a multi-award-winning illustrator and writer. Her picture books are beloved for her warm and perceptive drawings. Since publishing her first picture book in 2003, Freya has worked with writers such as Libby Gleeson, Margaret Wild, Jan Ormerod, Nick Bland and Danny Parker. In 2010, Freya won the UK's most prestigious prize for illustrators, the Kate Greenaway Medal, for her book Harry and Hopper. And in 2015 she did what no other creator has ever done, taking out three CBCA Book of the Year awards in a single year. The Unwilling Twin was shortlisted for Picture Book of the Year in the 2021 CBCA Awards. Freya lives in Orange, New South Wales, with her daughter, Ivy.

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