Book Review: "How to Invite An Elephant to Tea" by Genellyn Driver (Illustrated by Luigi Lucarelli)

How to Invite An Elephant to Tea How to Invite An Elephant to Tea by Genellyn Driver

My rating: 5 of 5 stars


HOW TO INVITE AN ELEPHANT TO TEA is a whimsical how-to teaching children the proper way to perform what the title suggests. More of an illustrated instruction manual than an actual story, I love how believable it is, explaining the proper way to prepare the table, the best elephant guests to invite as a beginner party host/hostess (there are three types, apparently), and where to find these intelligent elephants in the first place. The paragraphs are short (max. 2 sentences) and easy to understand; I think this would be a good book to help children improve their reading skills.

The artwork is bright and quirky (I re-read the book just to look at them again!) and really compliment the talents of both the author and artist. I hope they can work together again in the future!

I recommend this book for children 4-8 who enjoy playing pretend, tea-parties, and/or elephants!



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message 1: by [deleted user] (new)

my grand niece would love this book. she starts kindergarten this year. she plays tea party with her dolls all the time. her mom loves elephants too.


message 2: by Elle (new)

Elle Pierre V.A. wrote: "my grand niece would love this book. she starts kindergarten this year. she plays tea party with her dolls all the time. her mom loves elephants too."

That's great! She should get a kick out of this book then! :)


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