This was one of my favorites as a kid. The illustrations are very elaborate and colorful. We still have my copy and it is falling apart. The kids love it, too.
This gem combines fantasy, humor, and messaging in a memorable package. Three children find a magic wardrobe. They each wish for something fabulous, like a tremendous race car. The last wish is for a pink elephant with golden spots.
But where will she live? Who will talk to her? How will she get fed?