Ollie the Purple Elephant

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka

By Jarrett J. Krosoczka

Category: Children’s Picture Books

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Ollie the Purple Elephant by Jarrett J. Krosoczka

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    About Ollie the Purple Elephant

    Ollie is a purple elephant who is lost and has no place to call home.  Until Shelby and Peter find him in the park—and invite him to live with them.  Soon Ollie is a regular part of the family.  He doesn’t have a room to call his own, but he doesn’t mind. He is happy.  He loves hopscotch and kickball—but most of all he loves the dance parties the McLaughlins have after dinner.

    But Mr. Puddlebottom, the downstairs neighbor, most certainly does not love Ollie.  And neither does the McLaughlins’ cat, Ginger.  Ollie has taken her spot on the couch at night.  When the conspirators hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie, the purple elephant walks right into their trap—and onto a circus cart.  Will he ever be reunited with his family?

    About Ollie the Purple Elephant

    Ollie is a purple elephant who is lost and has no place to call home.  Until Shelby and Peter find him in the park—and invite him to live with them.  Soon Ollie is a regular part of the family.  He doesn’t have a room to call his own, but he doesn’t mind. He is happy.  He loves hopscotch and kickball—but most of all he loves the dance parties the McLaughlins have after dinner.

    But Mr. Puddlebottom, the downstairs neighbor, most certainly does not love Ollie.  And neither does the McLaughlins’ cat, Ginger.  Ollie has taken her spot on the couch at night.  When the conspirators hatch a plan to get rid of Ollie, the purple elephant walks right into their trap—and onto a circus cart.  Will he ever be reunited with his family?

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    About Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    "If kids walk away from my books with anything, I hope they have enjoyed reading the books and will be encouraged to read, draw, and create."–Jarrett J. KrosoczkaJarrett J. Krosoczka is the author-illustrator of Good Night, Monkey Boy; Baghead; Annie… More about Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    About Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    "If kids walk away from my books with anything, I hope they have enjoyed reading the books and will be encouraged to read, draw, and create."–Jarrett J. KrosoczkaJarrett J. Krosoczka is the author-illustrator of Good Night, Monkey Boy; Baghead; Annie… More about Jarrett J. Krosoczka

    Product Details

    Hardcover
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Oct 11, 2011 | 40 Pages | 10 x 10 | 3-7 years | ISBN 9780375866548

    Ebook
    Published by Knopf Books for Young Readers
    Oct 11, 2011 | 40 Pages | 5-8 years | ISBN 9780375984709

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