Elephant in the Dark

Javaherbin, Mina

ISBN 10: 0545636701 / ISBN 13: 9780545636704

Published by Scholastic Press, 2015

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Unmarked hardcover in unclipped jacket. Small tear to DJ at top of spine taped. Seller Inventory # 131550

Bibliographic Details

Title: Elephant in the Dark

Publisher: Scholastic Press

Publication Date: 2015

Binding: hardcover

Illustrator: Yelchin, Eugene

Condition: LIKE NEW

Dust Jacket Condition: GOOD

About this title

Synopsis:

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.

About the Author:

Mina Javaherbin was born in Iran and immigrated to the U.S.A. long ago. She is fluent in both Persian and English. She now lives near a beach in Southern California with her husband and two children. This is her second picture book based on a poem by Rumi. Visit Mina at www.minajavaherbin.com.

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.