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Peel, the Extraordinary Elephant
A young elephant, straying from his herd, picks up his trunk and sets out in search of adventure.
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First published February 1, 1988
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Susan Joyce
15 books145 followersBorn in Los Angeles California, Susan Joyce spent most of her childhood in Tucson, Arizona and returned to LA as a young working woman. Inspired as a child by postcards from her globe-trotting great aunt, Susan left the United States at age 20 to see the world.
She planned on being gone for a year, but ended up living her 20s and 30s in Europe and the Middle East. As a Jill of all trades, she worked as a secretary, freelance writer, taught computer classes, wrote songs, and became an accomplished artist while writing her first children's book, "Peel, the Extraordinary Elephant." An award winning author and editor of children's books. Susan has just completed a memoir of a twelve year 'roller-coaster' period of her life, titled "The Lullaby Illusion--A Journey of Awakening."
She planned on being gone for a year, but ended up living her 20s and 30s in Europe and the Middle East. As a Jill of all trades, she worked as a secretary, freelance writer, taught computer classes, wrote songs, and became an accomplished artist while writing her first children's book, "Peel, the Extraordinary Elephant." An award winning author and editor of children's books. Susan has just completed a memoir of a twelve year 'roller-coaster' period of her life, titled "The Lullaby Illusion--A Journey of Awakening."
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August 28, 2017
I received this book in 1988 when author and illustrator was on a tour in my school- it has always been my favorite childrens book. Now, my children just read it and they cannot get enough of the sweet text, pictures and especially the song. Thank you for 2 generations of enjoyment!
December 7, 2014
Delightful children's book.
This is an absolutely delightful picture story book. The story is told exclusively in rhyme. I wasn't sure on first glance at the book but, as soon as I started reading it to my grandson, it became clear just how clever it is. It's not rhyming for rhyming's sake-EVERY word is important and fits so perfectly to the story, none of them seem to be selected just for their 'rhymability'. Peel the Elephant meets various creatures in the little stories within the book. You can either read it all in one go or you could do an animal story per night. We are now on our fourth reading of this lovely book now! My grandson loves it-he likes to keep going back to it-especially the stories with Camille the camel in and he is fascinated with the music extracts. Susan Joyce is an artist but on this occasion, her husband Doug DuBosque provided the illustrations in the book. They are in lovely pastel shades and add so much appeal to the story and make it a beautiful presentation. I asked my grandson what he liked best about Peel The Extraordinary Elephant so I could add some feedback from him in my review and he said that his favourite characters are Peel and Camille and he says his favourite pictures besides Camille and Peel are the pictures of trees-he says those are the best pictures of trees he's ever seen. I know nothing about Art but I have to agree with him, the delicate colours and shading on these illustrations are exquisite.
This is an absolutely delightful picture story book. The story is told exclusively in rhyme. I wasn't sure on first glance at the book but, as soon as I started reading it to my grandson, it became clear just how clever it is. It's not rhyming for rhyming's sake-EVERY word is important and fits so perfectly to the story, none of them seem to be selected just for their 'rhymability'. Peel the Elephant meets various creatures in the little stories within the book. You can either read it all in one go or you could do an animal story per night. We are now on our fourth reading of this lovely book now! My grandson loves it-he likes to keep going back to it-especially the stories with Camille the camel in and he is fascinated with the music extracts. Susan Joyce is an artist but on this occasion, her husband Doug DuBosque provided the illustrations in the book. They are in lovely pastel shades and add so much appeal to the story and make it a beautiful presentation. I asked my grandson what he liked best about Peel The Extraordinary Elephant so I could add some feedback from him in my review and he said that his favourite characters are Peel and Camille and he says his favourite pictures besides Camille and Peel are the pictures of trees-he says those are the best pictures of trees he's ever seen. I know nothing about Art but I have to agree with him, the delicate colours and shading on these illustrations are exquisite.
August 15, 2014
Great rhyme, really entertaining and great to read to the young ones
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