The Slightly Annoying Elephant

Name: The Slightly Annoying Elephant
Brand: Harper UK
Availability: InStock
Author: David Walliams
ISBN: 9780007555604

Author: David Walliams

Narrator: David Walliams

Unabridged: 8 min

Format: Digital Audiobook Download

Publisher: HarperCollins

Published: 12/19/2013

Categories: Children's Fiction, Animal Stories, Children's Humor, Children's Social Themes

Synopsis

Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents his very first picture book for children of 3 and up. What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! Introducing a maginficently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents. Adopt your copy today!

About David Walliams

David Walliams continues to take the literary world by storm. His tenth novel, BAD DAD, was an immediate number one, following the triumph of THE MIDNIGHT GANG, the biggest-selling children’s book of 2016. THE WORLD’S WORST CHILDREN 2, spent four weeks at industry number one. David’s books have now exceeded 100 non-consecutive weeks at children’s number one, and have been translated into 53 languages, selling more than 35 million copies worldwide.

Reviews

Goodreads review by Jeremy

The Slightly Annoying Elephant was a clever and funny book, like all David Walliams books. But, also like all David Walliams books, they're a bit mean-spirited and defeatist. I suspect he sold his soul to the devil, for the ability to write like Roald Dahl. Unfortunately, it's that precise lack of h......more

Goodreads review by Rebecca

This book is about a young boy, Sam, who has an elephant unexpectedly turn up on his doorstep. The elephant is annoying and frustrates Sam with his many difficult traits around the house. I enjoyed reading ‘The Slightly Annoying Elephant’ and I really love the fun, lively illustrations by Tony Ross.......more

Goodreads review by Shane

Good, entertaining story with an unexpected finish. My students were shocked at how rude the elephant was & loved predicting who/what could be behind the second "knock, knock, knock."......more

Goodreads review by Kalilah

After reading this book, I have developed a slight phobia of elephants. My nephew has taken to referring to me as 'Silly Girl!' I do my best to remind him that he is in fact a 'SILLY BOY!'......more

Quotes

PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS’S FICTION:“A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious” Amanda Craig, The Times “I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics.” – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole "A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year “a new Roald Dahl” – The Times "Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun PRAISE FOR TONY ROSS’S PICTURE BOOKS:“Children’s favourite Tony Ross triumphs again” – The Times “ Tony Ross is a master at capturing the humour in childhood” – Books Magazine “Hilarious and a godsend to parents” – Daily Mail “A must for any parent and child” – The Guardian “Brilliant touches of characterisation and silliness” – Books for Keeps