Elephant petr horacek books

I grew up in czechoslovakia, now the czech republic, on the outskirts of the capital city, prague. Along with monkeys, elephants are a favorite animal in my family. This boys grandparents are both busy, so, naturally, he decides to play with his elephant. Heres to thieving from our family bookshelves and some great new purchases. Puffin peter shortlisted for the 2012 kate greenaway medal a. Wild animal picture books a select list of brown county library childrens books toddler early elementary click on each title below to see the librarys catalog record. His first books strawberries are red and what is black and white. One day a little boy goes looking for someone to play ball with him. Petr was born in the czech republic and loved looking at pictures in books from a very early age. The mouse who ate the moon was shortlisted for the 2015 ibw book awards. Nov 10, 2009 my elephant by petr horacek, 9780763645663, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My elephant petr horacek, author, petr horacek, illustrator.

Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. We put petr to the test with a few questions about what inspires him to create his books and asked him to give us a peek of his studio. My elephant by petr horacek, 9780763645663, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Both funny and sweet, this intergenerational story trumpets one boys b.

Petr horacek trained at the academy of fine arts in prague before becoming a graphic designer, illustrator and painter. Petr horacek biography petra horacek is an awardwinning author and illustrator. To celebrate this special day, we have a lovely post from petr horacek, author and illustrator of blue penguin, one of my favourite picture books. Petr horacek is the authorillustrator of look out, suzy goose and silly suzy goose, as well as run mouse run bird, fly high. Jan 02, 2010 petr horacek trained at the academy of fine arts in prague before becoming a graphic designer, illustrator and painter. Petr horacek picture book for ages 5 to 7 candlewick, 2009 isbn. Most of us have had imaginary friends in some point of time. Nov 01, 2009 this boys grandparents are both busy, so, naturally, he decides to play with his elephant. I thought that was a really nice touch that sets this book apart from the other imaginary friend books out there. Children would then make their own pictures of animals doing something unusual, for example a horse on a skateboard, a fish on a bicycle, a zebra in the colours of a rainbow and so on. With his trademark vibrant, energetic illustrations, petr horicek introduces us to a delightfully enterprising child, some wisely laidback grandparents, and the most endearing elephant youll ever want to meet. Elmer by david mckee hide and seek by il sung na my elephant by petr horacek what to do if an elephant stand on your foot by michelle robinson. The fun of having an imaginary friend and all the adventures with them are truly. The elephant in the story is an imaginary elephant, this is great for encouraging children to use their imagination.

Here are some of our favorite books, songs, and rhymes for celebrating pachyderms. The fun of having an imaginary friend and all the adventures with them are truly endearing. Petr horacek, author and illustrator of many picture books, such as silly suzy goose, a new house for mouse, elephant, puffin peter, the greedy goat and blue penguin will read, draw and talk. Bulletin of the center for childrens books the text by nicola davies is wonderfully variegated, sometimes rhyming and always fresh and interesting petr horaceks artwork is fabulous here. The mouse who reached the sky is currently shortlisted for the independent bookshop week ibw book awards 2016. Moles burrow seems almost 3d it glows so much, as warm and snug as can be, and you feel you could pick up the shiny apples that surround little mouse and friends on the final spread. The ideal size for cuddling, this throw is 36x50 inches. Real or not, when grandma and grandpa are busy, elephant proves to be the perfect playmate.

May 29, 2014 how to draw an elephant front view duration. Elephant by petr horacek, 9781406324419, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. My elephant by petr horacek the elephant the elephant goes like this, like that stomp back and forth hes terribly big, reach arms high and hes terribly fat. This book is written by petr horacek and was published in 2009 by walkers books ltd. A boys imaginary friend a large gray elephant messes up his grandfathers flowers and neat. Grandpa is too busy raking leaves, and grandma is too busy cooking. Petr horacek this months picture book of the month is elephant by petr horacek. Petr horacek imaginative young minds will love this bold, contemporary picture book about a boy and his rather unusual best friend. Elephant paperback by horacek petr isbn 1406324418 isbn. Set the stage for a funny and cozy bedtime story with this super soft hooded blanket. Petr horaceks story is full of more surprises for the reader cut outs, fold out pages and lots of other tactile treats. Illustrated with petr horaceks distinctive and beautiful collage style, this title encourages imaginary play as a young boy spends the day playing games with his imaginary friend, the elephant. This story is a beautiful tale about friends and the need of bonding with one another.

This months picture book of the month is elephant by petr horacek. Petr horacek childrens book illustrations at rogans books. Post navigation strawberries are red 9781406325102 and what is black and white. Throughout the day he knocks things over, spills and even eats cupcakes meant for later. Elephant by petr horacek 20100201 skip to main content. Petr horacek illustrated by petr horacek isbn 9781406324419 format paperback, publisher walker books ltd publication date feb 1, 2010 pages 40 interest age up to 5 years product dimensions 250 x 258 x 4mm weight 236g condition new categories. His bold, colourful illustrations really appeal to us and in this fascinating post, petr tells us a little. He won the books for children newcomer award with strawberries are red 9781406325102 and what is black and white. Look inside animal opposites by petr horacek duration. Just outside our flat there was a wood where i spent lots of time playing with friends. I always wanted to be an illustrator, but i preferred to look at the pictures inside the books rather than to read them.

The very best bookstore for picture books in the entire world. We would climb on piles of soil or build bunkers from forgotten builders materials. Discover book depositorys huge selection of petr horacek books online. The elephant and the bad baby by elfrida vipont an elephant takes a baby all around town, giving him treats, but the baby never once says please. Big gray elephant the big gray elephant slowly walks. Unfortunately, the elephantrendered in sketchy lines on cut paper, as opposed to the simple colorful depictions of the boy and his grandparentstends to be messy. Petr would provide an image of suzy goose, for example riding an elephant. In petrs books a fly can talk, an elephant sits in the bath and a goat can eat your pants. Bulletin of the center for childrens books full of bright color, petr horaceks puffin peter, with a gratifying, ageappropriate revelation, will resonate with the 2 to 5yearold reading public.

The boy then asks his elephant to play with him, and the elephant is. Sep 16, 2014 along with monkeys, elephants are a favorite animal in my family. Elephant hardcover march 2, 2009 by petr horacek author 4. Then click on the title in the record for details, current availability, or to place a hold.

My elephant hardcover november 10, 2009 by petr horacek author, illustrator. Click and collect from your local waterstones or get free uk delivery on orders over. A young boy spends his day playing games with his imaginary friend, elephant. We put petr to the test with a few questions about what inspires him to create his books. Original picture book artwork by petr horacek is available for purchase from childrens book illustration.

Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. Stretch arms out to the sides he has no fingers, wiggle fingers he has no toes, wiggle toes but goodness gracious, what a nose. Illustrated with petr horacek s distinctive and beautiful collage style. The boy then asks his elephant to play with him, and the elephant is happy to accept the invitation. Illustrated with petr horaceks distinctive and beautiful collage style. Explore books by petr horacek with our selection at. Dec 17, 2015 most of us have had imaginary friends in some point of time. Elephant by petr horacekdreaming up an imaginary elephant stretches improbability in a satisfying way, finds julia eccleshare. This story also served as a perfect visual aide when teaching young children an explicit lesson about the letter b butterfly, beautiful, beetle etc. One day last week i snuck into school to label some new to my class books ready to be book talked in january.