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The Elephant
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"An elephant?" Arthur gasped. "In your house? But...is it real?"
Olive leaned a little closer and lowered her voice. "Well, that's the thing..."
Olive's father has a sadness so big that she imagines it as a large grey elephant following him around. With the help of her cheery grandfather and her best friend, Arthur, Olive sets out to chase away her father's elephant.
Beautifully written, this novel from acclaimed author and illustrator Peter Carnavas will stay with you long after you finish.
The Elephant is a heartwarming story that explores themes of family, friendship, and the healing power of love and imagination.
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ISBN: 9780702259616
Publisher: University of Queensland Press
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 03 July 2017
Country: Australia
Imprint: University of Queensland Press
Audience: Children
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 17.0mm
Width: 128.0mm
Height: 197.0mm
Weight: 158g
Pages: 176
About the Author
Peter Carnavas grew up in Brisbane and on the Sunshine Coast in Queensland. He became a primary school teacher and it was during this time that he began to immerse himself in picture books. His first book, Jessica's Box, was shortlisted for the 2008 Queensland Premier's Literary Award and the 2009 CBCA Crichton Award for Emerging Illustrators. He has since written and illustrated many picture books, which have been translated into German, Italian, Portuguese and Dutch. Peter lives on the Sunshine Coast with his wife, two daughters and a scruffy dog that occasionally escapes. www.petercarnavas.com
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