Synopses & Reviews
After a parrot makes fun of Sooki's big ears, long nose, and wrinkled skin, the saggy baggy elephant isn't too sure of himself. But once he meets some beautiful creatures who look just like him, Sooki celebrates with a joyful one-two-three-kick. For over 50 years, parents and children have treasured this tale, with gorgeous art by Gustaf Tenggren, the illustrator of The Poky Little Puppy.
From the Hardcover edition.
Synopsis
Sooki, the baby elephant with the saggy baggy skin, feels funny-looking and all alone, until he meets a group of elephants who look just like him! This classic story about finding one's place in the world is finally available as a board book.
About the Author
Kathryn and Byron Jackson wrote hundreds of stories, poems, and books for Golden, including
Pirates, Ships, and Sailors.Gustaf Tenggren, who immigrated to the U.S. from Sweden in 1920, created other famous Little Golden Book characters such as the Tawny Scrawny Lion and the Poky Little Puppy. Before coming to Golden Books, he worked in the Disney studio, creating concept artwork of various characters for Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs and Pinocchio. He died in 1970.