Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant

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Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant offers a charming and simple story that encourages young readers to observe and learn good manners through the adventures of a delightful elephant. This friendly elephant illustrates polite behaviour in various situations, teaching children the importance of kindness, sharing, and respect. Through engaging illustrations and relatable scenarios, it's a perfect read for nurturing social skills in young ones.
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You might enjoy this charming read if you're looking for a delightful way to teach young children about manners through engaging and whimsical illustrations. Its gentle, humorous storytelling makes it perfect for little ones who enjoy learning while having fun, featuring a loveable elephant as a polite role model. Ideal for bedtime stories or classroom settings, it's a fantastic choice for nurturing kindness and politeness in an entertaining way.

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Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant

Tells the story of a polite elephant who always says hello, always gives up his seat on a crowded bus, waits his turn in line, and is careful when he plays with someone else's toys.

A beloved Richard Scarry title from 1963 is now available as a Little Golden Book!

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A beloved Richard Scarry title from 1963 is now available as a Little Golden Book!

A beloved Richard Scarry Little Golden Book classic from 1963!

When it comes to visiting a neighbour, enjoying a meal, or hosting a playdate, no one does it with better manners than the polite elephant. Richard Scarry's witty, colourful artwork of the elephant and his friends at play will delight young readers. They'll want to follow the elephant's gracious example as he waits in line for the bus, helps out, and passes the salt! Most importantly, they'll learn just how fun and easy it is to be polite.

Series: Little Golden Book

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781101930908

Publisher: Random House USA Inc

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 12 July 2016

Country: United States

Imprint: Random House Books for Young Readers

Illustration: FULL COLOR

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Richard Scarry
  • Illustrated by Richard Scarry

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 5.0mm

Width: 168.0mm

Height: 203.0mm

Weight: 113g

Pages: 24

About the Author

RICHARD SCARRY is one of the world's best-loved children's authors EVER! In his extraordinary career, Scarry illustrated over 150 books, many of which have never been out of print. His books have sold over 100 million copies around the world and are currently published in over twenty languages. No other illustrator has shown such a lively interest in the words and concepts of early childhood. Richard Scarry was posthumously awarded a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Society of Illustrators in 2012.

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