Mrs Bibi's Elephant

(Hardback)

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A heart-warming story with a message as big as an elephant, this fanciful tale of friendship between an eccentric lady and her beloved pet is as poignant as it is beautiful. When Mrs Bibi is told her pet elephant has to go, she reluctantly packs her bags and heads off somewhere where they can live together in happiness. But what they both leave behind is far bigger than the other people in the town could have ever imagined. Delicate artwork compliments messages of acceptance, tolerance, and love in this moving story.

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A parable for readers of any age, this elegant and decorative picturebook is about a woman whose pet elephant is disapproved of by villagers who have strict ideas about how time should be spent. It is an open-ended mystery and a lesson in the importance of the immaterial. * The Sunday Times *
Reza Dalvand's book is a stunning work of remarkable colour and verve which feels fresh, stylish and sophisticated. -- BookTrust
No matter how often children open this book, they'll always discover something new. -- Kirkus
Delicate lines, pastel colors, and finely worked patterns give coziness to Dalvand's spreads * Publishers Weekly *
Introduces children to the concepts of diverse perspectives, social acceptance, and communal harmony. * School Library Journal *
Reza Dalvand's gentle fable is verification of the importance of companionship and love. His illustrations are an absolute delight. With elaborate patterns adorning clothing, furnishings, and townscapes, every spread offers a wealth of detail to feast the eyes on. Artwork done with love for a tale of love. -- Jill Bennett * Red Reading Hub *
Beautifully illustrated and heart warming, 'Mrs Bibi's Elephant' is a wonderful story for sharing and enjoying again and again. -- North Somerset Teachers' Book Award
In this new, beautiful, heartwarming story, readers delve into a tale of friendship between an eccentric lady and her beloved pet elephant. * @maistorybooklibrary on Instagram *
A book of love and acceptance and it is positively lovely. * @book.nerd.mommy on Instagram *
Sensitively written, this is a wonderful story about friendship and tolerance with soft toned illustrations and a very clear message. * SLG *
We love this book because of its bright and colourful illustrations, which lend themselves to terrific visual storytelling. * Pathways blog *

Author Bio

Reza Dalvand was born in Andimeshk, Iran. After studying graphic design at Isfahan University of Art, he went on to complete a master's degree in Illustration at the University of Tehran where he currently lives. Reza has illustrated many books for children and his work has been internationally recognized.