Yolen, Jane ill. John Segal. 1996. Little Mouse & Elephant: A Tale From Turkey. Simon & Schuster Books for Young Readers: New York.
Jane Yolen masterfully retells a Turkish tale about a boastful Little Mouse who believes he’s the strong animal around. Despite his grandfather’s warnings, Little Mouse, “whose pride was much greater than his sense”, begins a journey to find the elephant and teach him a lesson. Little Mouse meets animals along the way (a lizard, beetle, and dog) that find humor in his rants, for Little Mouse has never seen Elephant, but they have! When Little Mouse finds Elephant will he learn his lesson or be as prideful as ever? The answer is both humorous and surprising. This book is the perfect size for little hands, and the lovely watercolor illustrations add to the delight of this silly tale. Mandy Hooker (Written as an assignment for TWU SLIS)
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