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When the Elephant Walks
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When the Elephant Walks Board_book - 2004

by Kasza, Keiko; Kasza, Keiko [Illustrator]

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When the elephant walks, he scares the bear, who frightens the crocodile, and so on--down to a little mouse. Now who would be afraid of a little mouse? A delightful surprise adds to the fun in this endearing cumulative tale by the author of "A Mother for Choco." Full color.

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G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers, 2004-05-24T00:00:01Z. board_book. Like New. 9x0x8. Stated first edition with a full number line. There is very little shelf wear.
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  • Title When the Elephant Walks
  • Author Kasza, Keiko; Kasza, Keiko [Illustrator]
  • Binding board_book
  • Edition BRDBK
  • Condition New
  • Pages 30
  • Volumes 1
  • Language ENG
  • Publisher G.P. Putnam's Sons Books for Young Readers
  • Date 2004-05-24T00:00:01Z
  • Illustrated Yes
  • Features Illustrated
  • Bookseller's Inventory # 211020
  • ISBN 9780399242618 / 0399242619
  • Weight 0.47 lbs (0.21 kg)
  • Dimensions 5.32 x 4.98 x 0.73 in (13.51 x 12.65 x 1.85 cm)
  • Ages 01 to 03 years
  • Grade levels P - P
  • Library of Congress subjects Animals, Board book
  • Dewey Decimal Code E

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Summary

When the Elephant walks, he scares the Bear. When the Bear runs away, he scares the Crocodile. When the Crocodile swims for his life, he scares the Wild Hog . . . and so on, down to the Mouse. And who could be scared of the little Mouse? The last spread answers this question in a way that will delight small children-and the endearing animals, rhythmic text, and hilarious illustrations will make this board book a favorite.

First line

When the Elephant walks . . . he scares the Bear.

Media reviews

"Just right for use with preschoolers." (The Horn Book)



"Kasza brings delicious humor to this wonderfully simple tale. . . . A gem to share." (Kirkus Reviews, pointer review)

Citations

  • Publishers Weekly, 05/31/2004, Page 0
  • PW Notes and Reprints, 05/31/2004, Page 76

About the author

Keiko Kasza was born on a small Japanese island in the Inland Sea of Japan. She grew up in a typical Japanese extended family with her parents, two brothers, and grandparents. Uncles, aunts, and cousins also lived nearby. "All the steps I took growing up were very normal," Ms. Kasza says. "The only unusual thing I did was go to college in the United States." She graduated with a degree in graphic design from California State University at Northridge. Ms. Kasza married an American, and the United States has been her home ever since.

After publishing five children's books in Japan and working as a graphic designer for fourteen years, Ms. Kasza decided in 1988 to devote her time to picture books. She says, "Having two small boys and two professions was too much to handle."

Ms. Kasza admires many great picture-book creators, such as Leo Lionni and Maurice Sendak, but says that the work of Arnold Lobel has influenced her the most. The subtle humor and warmth he created in his books continues to inspire me," she says. "I often go back to his work when I get discouraged or lose confidence."

Ms. Kasza compares the process of making a book to acting on stage under the lights:
"I become the character that I'm working on at that moment. I pretend that I'm a bird looking for a mother, or a pig trying to impress his girlfriend. When I'm acting, I'm a child myself."

Ms. Kasza's ambition is not to create a hundred books, but to "create one really good book that will be kept on the family bookshelves for generations, although a hundred really good books would be even better, of course!"

Keiko Kasza lives in Indiana with her husband and two sons.

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