Elecopter

by Michael Slack

Fly along with Elecopter as she soars above the savannah, patrolling the skies with her fire-hose nose at the ready. The other animals are safe with Elecopter on the scene—Elecopter is a hero for all! Preschoolers are in for a treat in this chant-along companion to Monkey Truck.

Genres: Picture Books, Animals, Childrens, Storytime, Transport, Africa, Juvenile

32 pages, Hardcover

First published September 3, 2013

About the author

Michael is an author, illustrator, and character designer. He uses bold colors, and fun shapes to create his quirky character-driven art. His illustrations can be found in books, magazines and on television. He has designed artwork for various children's products and apparel. His paintings and drawings have been exhibited in the U.S. and Europe.


Michael is represented by Painted-Words Represents

Reviews

[Rebecca · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was adorable. But the rhyming was just off enough to drive me crazy.

[Chelsey · Rating 4 out of 5]

This book is adorable and has an engaging rescue story. My preschoolers were enthralled and even cheered at the end!

[Peacegal · Rating 5 out of 5]

Adorable, creative, and hilarious. ELECOPTER reminded me of the classic era of cartoon shorts with its very unique heroine who uses her special talents to save the day.

[Carina Olsen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elecopter is a short and really cute picture book. When I saw that Macmillan had ARC copies of it I just had to request it. And I'm glad I did. It isn't out until September, but you should really buy it then. Because it is a really cute book with amazing illustrations :)

While this is a really short book with not much text to read I still managed to love it. Mostly because I kind of love picture books and middle grade books. There are some amazing illustrations in this book. Of Elecopter and a whole other bunch of pretty animals.

There is also a small plot in this picture book, featuring Elecopter. She's a blue Elephant mixed with a helicopter. Which I found to be really sweet, to be honest. She's just so cute; and a real hero :)

The book tells a short story about Elecopter and the things she does for the savannah. The animals she rescues from hurt and the things she does to keep them all safe. I just enjoyed looking at the pictures of it all and reading the little text :) It was a great picture book. It isn't very long, though, so I'm not sure what else I can say about it. Wish it was longer, but it was also really perfect the way it was.

I think a lot of kids will love this book. I loved it, even though I'm not a kid anymore :) So I think adults will love it too. At least they should, because it's cute and lovely. The pictures are really stunning, and I think I need to check out more of the artwork by Michael. I really enjoyed reading this short book.
Thank you so much to Ksenia at Macmillan Kids for the review copy of this amazing picture book :)

[Jocelin · Rating 5 out of 5]

I Loved this book! The main character is truly a heroine. She was willing to sacrifice herself in very dangerous situations to save her fellow animal friends. She did it because she knew it was the right thing to do. She works for peanuts. Great bedtime story. This book is very encouraging and uplifting.

[Samantha · Rating 4 out of 5]

Helicopter + Elephant = Elecopter! Elecopter is AWESOME! She patrols, rescues, and puts out fires with her fire-hose nose!

Digitally painted illustrations reminded me of classic Golden Books beloved pictures. I really liked the way the pictures extended the story and Elecopter's abilities. GREAT read aloud. PreK-2.

[Erica · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute book about an elecopter (an elephant that's also a helicopter) flying around the savannah saving other animals. One day, she notices a fire in the distance sets off to rescue her animal friends and to put out the big fire.

A book that will appeal to preschool-age kids, both boys and girls.

[Kristy · Rating 4 out of 5]

Elecopter is a fun book with nice, vivid illustrations. Any book with a machine/animal combo is a hit with preschoolers, especially the boys. My favorite part was when Elecopter trumpeted the alarm...I had my group of pre-k's do the same, and we made lots of obnoxious, trumpety noise!

Good for pre-k storytime

[Nicole S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

A colorful escape of an elephant helicopter rescuing the jungle animals. Whatever her mission, she always succeeds. The benevolent elephant, the flying stampede is always ready for action. The neat thing about this book is that the female elephant utilizes her trunk as a hose, ladder, bullhorn and scooping/eating peanuts off the job. It reminds me of Paw Pawtrol disney cartoon.

[Donna L Martin · Rating 4 out of 5]

What a wonderful, whimsical play on words story as one little elephant helicopter soars all over the savannah in search of animals to rescue. Young readers will delight in all the fun things Elecopter can do!

[Katherine Cowley · Rating 4 out of 5]

The Elecopter is a helicopter-elephant, and it's even cooler than it sounds. Because Elecopter is out to rescue the other jungle animals when they get in trouble. Endlessly clever with bright, colorful pictures, Elecopter is sure to delight your children.

[Viviane Elbee · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a cute little elephant helicopter.
My kids loved it - it's got so many things that kids love:
1) animals
2) helicopter / flying
3) FIRE!
4) Saving the day

The rhyme is well done and the illustrations are cute.

[Jen · Rating 4 out of 5]

great little book. some may think it's cheesy, but I'm glad to see something imaginative. The elecopter is always helping her friends. Pretty short.

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best of 2013

[Edward Sullivan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Adorable!

[Linda · Rating 4 out of 5]

Cute, simply told, story of a heroic elephant-helicopter. Great to share with preschoolers.

[Emily · Rating 5 out of 5]

I saw this out of the corner of my eye on the new books cart and POUNCED. It is ADORABLE and I want to storytime it!

[Lindsay · Rating 4 out of 5]

Delightful rhyming text shows us how useful an elecopter could be. Imaginative and unexpected, in that while a fire takes place in the story it isn't a traditional fire fighting tale.

[Laura Salas · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cheerful, silly, rhyming story that is too cute for words!

[Amanda · Rating 4 out of 5]

I am not sure I understand how an elephant becomes a helicopter because the weight distribution doesn't seem like it would work but I am not the target audience because the Ozman really enjoyed Monkey Truck as well (which I don't remember reading, and why it's not reviewed by me). He liked this a lot.

[Melanie Hetrick · Rating 2 out of 5]

Elecopter is flying around the Savannah when she spots a wildfire. She flies around rescuing as many animals as she can grab and then hurries back with a trunk-ful of water to help out out the blaze.

Not as sophisticated as Monkey Truck but kids will still enjoy it.

[Jon Nakapalau · Rating 5 out of 5]

ELECOPTER! Need I say anything else!

[Day · Rating 4 out of 5]

I loved the rhyming in this book! It gave the story a sense of urgency that matched the plot of the story.

[Tyler · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent story!

[Mely · Rating 3 out of 5]

cute story and my two-year-old liked it.

[Donna Mork · Rating 4 out of 5]

Little elephant is a helicopter. Proves safety in all sorts of danger. Puts out fires and saves his friends.

[Jennifer Myers · Rating 5 out of 5]

One of my absolute favorite picture books!

[Kelsey · Rating 3 out of 5]

This book had a very strange premise, but the illustrations and colors were cool and the story was unique.

[Vivian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Elecopter, a helicopter elephant, delights in being helpful to all the savanna friends. His help becomes very urgent when animals are trapped in a brush fire.

I may use this in my upcoming library story time featuring giraffes. I've already done elephants, for which this one arrived too late to use.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 3 out of 5]

Elecopter (elephant/helicopter) is a very useful being, able to fly like a helicopter, perform rescues, and put out fires! Amusing illustrations.