Staff Review: "What to do if an Elephant Stands on Your Foot" by Michelle Robinson

There are books with funny illustrations.  There are books with funny stories. There are books with both funny illustrations and stories. And then there's the books with funny illustrations and stories that are so much fun that you want to read them over and over again. Such is the case with "What to Do if an Elephant Stands On Your Foot," written by Michelle Robinson and Illustrated by Peter H. Reynolds.

If you want to know exactly what not to do when you're on a safari, you can learn from the mistakes of the little girl in this story. As the narrator guides her through various and sundry dangers on what I can only assume to be the Serengeti Plain (with a tiger visiting from the jungle), you and your child will giggle, gasp, and wonder what silly sorts of trouble she'll get into next. Once safely guided through the terror on all sides, we are left with very wise advice: ". . .before you return to your nice, safe home. . . remember your manners! Thank the monkeys for rescuing you, and don't forget to apologize to the elephant." Sage advice in any situation, really. 

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--Andrea W., H.Q.