What to do on a dull gray day? Head into the wilds and look for an elephant. You will need a pair of binoculars, a blanket, a flute, some food, a little imagination, and a lot of curiosity. Look and listen closely, because elephants can be anywhere. And watch out, because if you're not careful, the elephant may find you first! With pleasing prose and "now you see it, now you don't" artwork, Kate Banks and Boris Kulikov's How to Find an Elephant takes readers on a spirited romp that will both challenge and delight.

�In How to Find an Elephant, Mr. Kulikov's illustrations cleverly hide the elephant our hero is searching for, and the colors are sweet and fine. But Ms. Banks' words, including instructions on how best to find an elephant, lead a young reader through the jungle with a rocking beat. Don't forget the crickets, which will sing you to sleep!�

     -Rene Kirkpatrick, University Book Store, Seattle, WA