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shadow_spines's review
3.0
Love love loved the illustrations! The story was a bit too young for me but was cute nonetheless.
laurapatriciarose's review
5.0
Originally posted on:> http://lauraslittlebookblog.blogspot.co.uk/2016/06/blog-tour-ericas-elephant-by-sylvia.html
Erica's Elephant was one of the most charming and adorable stories I have ever come across. I read the first page to get an idea of what it was like and the next thing I had read it in one sitting. This is the story (as the title suggests) of Erica and her Elephant. Erica lives on her own while her Uncle travels around the world. On the morning of her tenth birthday she finds a very confused elephant on her doorstep, she feels sorry for him and invites him inside and unlikely but beautiful friendship evolves.
Erica's Elephant was one of those books that despite being a children's book, managed to be so on point with the way the world works, and that when you actually look at it at a different angle, you realise that sometimes the world can be a pretty silly place with its rules and regulations.
The elephant really is the star of this story though with his simply adorable mannerisms and his relationship with Erica. I wanted to be friends with Erica and her Elephant as their friendship is really something else. It also takes a look at how you can't always judge people by their appearances and not to make snap decisions about a person until you know all the details.
I want ALL children (and adults) to read this book, despite a slight melancholy undertone, Erica's Elephant is very uplifting and it managed to touch a little place in my heart. I think people of all ages will take a little something away from this adorable story.
Adorable, charming and uplifting, one of my favourite books this year. Sylvia Bishop is one to watch!
Erica's Elephant was one of the most charming and adorable stories I have ever come across. I read the first page to get an idea of what it was like and the next thing I had read it in one sitting. This is the story (as the title suggests) of Erica and her Elephant. Erica lives on her own while her Uncle travels around the world. On the morning of her tenth birthday she finds a very confused elephant on her doorstep, she feels sorry for him and invites him inside and unlikely but beautiful friendship evolves.
Erica's Elephant was one of those books that despite being a children's book, managed to be so on point with the way the world works, and that when you actually look at it at a different angle, you realise that sometimes the world can be a pretty silly place with its rules and regulations.
The elephant really is the star of this story though with his simply adorable mannerisms and his relationship with Erica. I wanted to be friends with Erica and her Elephant as their friendship is really something else. It also takes a look at how you can't always judge people by their appearances and not to make snap decisions about a person until you know all the details.
I want ALL children (and adults) to read this book, despite a slight melancholy undertone, Erica's Elephant is very uplifting and it managed to touch a little place in my heart. I think people of all ages will take a little something away from this adorable story.
Adorable, charming and uplifting, one of my favourite books this year. Sylvia Bishop is one to watch!
laural27's review
5.0
When the lovely Faye got in touch about the blog tour for Erica’s Elephant, I couldn’t have signed up faster! From the second I saw the cover of the book I knew I was going to love it.
Erica’s Elephant tells the story of Erica Perkins who one morning wakes up to find an elephant on her doorstep. Quite a surreal experience for most I would imagine…however Erica takes it her stride and befriends the elephant; she even allows it to live in her house with her.
Erica and the elephant seem to get on splendidly but it seems someone wants Erica’s elephant for themselves and they’ll stop at nothing to get it…
Sylvia’s story paired with Ashley’s illustrations make Erica’s Elephant a total delight to read. Aimed at six to eight year olds, the book has the perfect sense of adventure, peril, and good triumphing over evil. Everything you want in a children’s book! It’s the perfect story to read aloud at bedtime and will keep children engrossed as they listen to Erica’s adventure with her new friend! It would also be a great book for a child to read aloud as I’m sure they’d relish the chance to make elephant noises!
Ashley’s illustrations really complete the book. It’s his illustration debut and I’m sure it won’t be his last! The pictures are bold, detailed and in some cases incredibly astute. I really enjoyed taking the time to look closely at them and look at the artistry gone into creating them…I wish I could draw!
The book itself is a beautiful hardcover that sits proudly on a bookshelf and would be a total treat for any child. I can’t wait to see what Sylvia creates next and I hope to see Ashley’s illustrations again soon.
A lovely children’s book about the friendship between a girl and an elephant that will put a smile on anyone’s face. Brilliant!
Erica’s Elephant tells the story of Erica Perkins who one morning wakes up to find an elephant on her doorstep. Quite a surreal experience for most I would imagine…however Erica takes it her stride and befriends the elephant; she even allows it to live in her house with her.
Erica and the elephant seem to get on splendidly but it seems someone wants Erica’s elephant for themselves and they’ll stop at nothing to get it…
Sylvia’s story paired with Ashley’s illustrations make Erica’s Elephant a total delight to read. Aimed at six to eight year olds, the book has the perfect sense of adventure, peril, and good triumphing over evil. Everything you want in a children’s book! It’s the perfect story to read aloud at bedtime and will keep children engrossed as they listen to Erica’s adventure with her new friend! It would also be a great book for a child to read aloud as I’m sure they’d relish the chance to make elephant noises!
Ashley’s illustrations really complete the book. It’s his illustration debut and I’m sure it won’t be his last! The pictures are bold, detailed and in some cases incredibly astute. I really enjoyed taking the time to look closely at them and look at the artistry gone into creating them…I wish I could draw!
The book itself is a beautiful hardcover that sits proudly on a bookshelf and would be a total treat for any child. I can’t wait to see what Sylvia creates next and I hope to see Ashley’s illustrations again soon.
A lovely children’s book about the friendship between a girl and an elephant that will put a smile on anyone’s face. Brilliant!
shelbycat's review
3.0
A lovely little book for younger readers. It felt a little like Lemony Snickett in the style of writing, which i enjoyed. I had a proof copy so i didn't get to see the illustrations which may add an extra something to the story.
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