1 / 4You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency picture book
You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency is a humorous picture book about animals attempting emergency jobs, including an elephant firefighter and a sloth traffic cop. Its 32 pages and listed reading age of Baby to 5 years make it a short read-aloud option for young children.
At a glance
- Comic emergency scenarios feature animals in unsuitable rescue roles and emergency vehicles.
- The publisher describes it as a picture-book romp with unlikely rescue attempts.
- Listed reading age spans baby to 5 years.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- Short 32-page length suits a brief shared reading session.
- Customer feedback highlights the illustrations, humour and enjoyable story.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | Baby - 5 years |
| ISBN-10 | 1408880636 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1408880630 |
| Dimensions | 24.2 x 0.4 x 27 cm |
|---|---|
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
Who is it for?
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
79% 79% - 4 stars
15% 15% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
1% 1% - 1 star
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Customer feedback highlights the book as funny and enjoyable for young children, with praise for its illustrations and story. That response fits the listing's comic animal emergencies and short picture-book format. Aggregate ratings are also strongly positive, but they do not establish which particular features drove every rating.
Positive themes
- Customers mention humour and children giggling.
- Feedback praises the illustrations and story.
Frequently asked questions
What is the story about?
It imagines animals taking on emergency roles, such as an elephant firefighter and a sloth traffic cop, with comic results.
How long is the book?
The listing gives a print length of 32 pages.
What reading age is listed?
The listing states Baby - 5 years.
What language is it in?
The listed language is English.
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