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Synopsis
A bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant" illustrated by an award-winning artist!
A mysterious creature has been moved into the merchant's barn-and the villagers are dying of curiosity. What does it look like? What could it be? The impatient villagers can't wait until morning to find out.
One by one, each takes turns stealing into the dark barn.
And each is only able to feel one small part of the beast.
"It's like a hose!" says one.
"It's like a fan," says another.
"No, it's like a tree trunk!" says a third.
It's not until the elephant walks into daylight that the truth is revealed.
This well-loved story is based on a poem by the popular 13th century Persian poet, Rumi. The author, Mina Javaherbin, also from Iran, has translated and retold this resonant life-long favorite universal tale for contemporary readers of all ages. Eugene Yelchin, Newbery Honor book author/artist ofBreaking Stalin's Nose, has based his brilliant illustrations on Persian miniatures.
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About the Author
Eugene Yelchin loves to create books that explore the boundaries of universal truth. He is the author and illustrator of the Newbery Honor book Breaking Stalin's Nose, as well as many award-winning picture books. He lives in Topanga, California with his wife and their two children. Visit Eugene at www.eugeneyelchinbooks.com.
Reviews
K-2—A merchant has brought a strange creature from India to a Persian village, and the locals are curious. The merchant puts off his neighbors because it is too dark in the barn and he wants to sleep. The villagers sneak in one at a time to figure out what is inside. Each one feels a different part of the animal, coming to a different conclusion about its identity. They are so busy squabbling among themselves that they miss seeing the elephant the next morning as the merchant leads it to the river. The villagers never see the wonder of the elephant because "they each knew only a small piece of the truth." This picture book is based on a poem by Rumi. Yelchin's illustrations are bright and colorful and filled with expressive faces. They take the story to an imaginative level. The story is told simply but with a meaningful impact. VERDICT Young readers and teachers who enjoy folktales with an entertaining moral will appreciate this story's message.—Kris Hickey, Columbus Metropolitan Library, OH
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Elephant in the Dark
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). A bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant", magnificently illustrated by an award-winning artist!When the villagers hear of a huge and mysterious creature that has come all the way from India, they steal into the dark barn to find out what it is."It's like a snake!" says one. "It's like a tree trunk," says another. "No, it's like a fan!" argues the third. Who is right? Which of them knows the creature's true shape?Mina Javaherbin's charming and witty retelling combined with Eugene Yelchin's refreshingly brilliant illustrations bring this enlightened classic, inspired by Rumi's poem, vividly to life. Seller Inventory # 00110326713
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Elephant in the Dark
Seller: World of Books (was SecondSale), Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Very Good. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). A bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant", magnificently illustrated by an award-winning artist!When the villagers hear of a huge and mysterious creature that has come all the way from India, they steal into the dark barn to find out what it is."It's like a snake!" says one. "It's like a tree trunk," says another. "No, it's like a fan!" argues the third. Who is right? Which of them knows the creature's true shape?Mina Javaherbin's charming and witty retelling combined with Eugene Yelchin's refreshingly brilliant illustrations bring this enlightened classic, inspired by Rumi's poem, vividly to life. Seller Inventory # 00110492996
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Elephant in the Dark
Seller: World of Books Inc, Montgomery, IL, U.S.A.
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Hardback. Condition: Good. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). A bold, humorous rendition of "The Three Blind Men and the Elephant", magnificently illustrated by an award-winning artist!When the villagers hear of a huge and mysterious creature that has come all the way from India, they steal into the dark barn to find out what it is."It's like a snake!" says one. "It's like a tree trunk," says another. "No, it's like a fan!" argues the third. Who is right? Which of them knows the creature's true shape?Mina Javaherbin's charming and witty retelling combined with Eugene Yelchin's refreshingly brilliant illustrations bring this enlightened classic, inspired by Rumi's poem, vividly to life. Seller Inventory # CIN0545636701G
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I3N00
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I3N00
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I4N10
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I3N01
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
Seller: ThriftBooks-Reno, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I3N01
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Missing dust jacket; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I4N01
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Elephant in the Dark: Based on a Poem by Rumi
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Yelchin, Eugene (illustrator). Former library book; May have limited writing in cover pages. Pages are unmarked. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # G0545636701I4N10