Doris

by Lo Cole

Overview

Notes From Your Bookseller

Teaching the universal theme that it’s okay to stand out, this heartwarming book with equally vibrant illustrations showcases an adorable red elephant who just wants to blend in. With easy-to-follow narration, this is an accessible story with widespread appeal.

A charming picture book about a very shy elephant and her fear of standing out.

Doris does NOT like to stand out. But as a red elephant, no matter where she hides, she is easily spotted. Whether hiding behind a flock of birds, within a bed of flowers, or among a school of fish, she can be seen. Can she find a way to build her confidence and embrace her colorful self?

Doris features bright, engaging illustrations that showcase the adorable main character, and readers will enjoy the repetition throughout this elephant book as Doris tries in vain to blend in. With strong social appeal and messages about embracing yourself, self-esteem, individuality, and accepting differences, Doris is perfect for kindergarten and preschool book libraries, or anyone looking for children’s books for ages 3-5. Young readers will delight in spotting Doris across pages filled with eye-catching artwork as she learns the importance of uniqueness and gains the confidence to finally say, "Look at me!"
 

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781915801289
Publisher:	Boxer Books
Publication date:	03/05/2024
Pages:	32
Sales rank:	37,491
Product dimensions:	9.90(w) x 10.20(h) x 0.40(d)
Lexile:	AD770L (what's this?)
Age Range:	3 - 6 Years

About the Author

Lo Cole creates illustrations for an astonishing number of clients including The Times, New Scientist, Vogue, Sony Music, Greenpeace, and the Royal Shakespeare Company, and is published by HarperCollins, Penguin, and Walker Books, among others. He is the son of Joanne and Michael Cole, creators of the UK book and TV series Bod, first published more than 50 years ago. Lo lives in Gloucestershire, UK.

Editorial Reviews

Doris repeatedly stomps off the page to find happy camouflage among birds, flowers and fish—moments that will allow children the satisfaction of seeking and finding her in a colorful throng. But when Doris disappears into a red background, she emerges with a new appreciation of what it is to be seen.”  —The Wall Street Journal

“Teaching the universal theme that it’s okay to stand out, this heartwarming book with equally vibrant illustrations showcases an adorable red elephant who just wants to blend in. With easy-to-follow narration, this is an accessible story with widespread appeal.” — B&N Reads

"'Ele-fans'" will remember this funny standout and will return to it again and again."— Kirkus Reviews

From the Publisher

2024-05-17
A witty discourse on fitting in.

Doris is a bright red elephant who’s uncomfortable about standing out and demands that readers not look at her. Self-conscious, she stomps off from the first blank page of the book to the next one, which features colorful birds. They’re the perfect camouflage, and they “hardly notice her.” Do readers? Perhaps Doris is hidden too well. She’s in the throes of an identity crisis: Is she an elephant or “an ele-finch”? When the birds depart, Doris is newly exposed. She marches off to the next page, where she’s lost among wildflowers. Is she an “ele-plant”? When the petals drop off, Doris trudges off into a pool of fish, where she wonders if she’s an “ele-fish." A predator’s arrival sends the smaller fish scurrying, and Doris hilariously scolds the big fish before heading to an entirely red page, where she feels “utterly lost.” Escaping, Doris admits she likes standing out! This humorous, clever U.K. import about overcoming shyness is replete with witty wordplay and Where’s Waldo?–esque playfulness that’s great for honing visual-literacy skills. Kids will enjoy devising riffs on the word elephant and will be inspired to create their own artworks in which they try to “hide” conspicuous Doris. Doris is most endearing, and the dazzling illustrations give off an Elmer the Elephant vibe.

“Ele-fans” will remember this funny standout and will return to it again and again. (Picture book. 4-7)

Kirkus Reviews