1 / 4You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency — 32-page picture book
You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency is a humorous picture book about animals attempting emergency jobs, from an elephant firefighter to a paramedic chimpanzee. The listing describes a 32-page English-language edition for a reading age of Baby to 5 years.
At a glance
- Comic picture-book premise involving animals attempting emergency response roles.
- The listing gives an English edition with 32 pages and a suggested reading age of Baby to 5 years.
- Part of a series featuring other elephant-themed adventures.
Often bought together
Pros and cons
Pros
- A playful animal-based premise offers clear opportunities for shared reading and discussion about why emergency jobs need suitable people.
- The listed 32-page length gives buyers a concise picture-book format.
Technical specifications
9 specifications| Publisher | Bloomsbury Children's Books |
|---|---|
| Publication date | 14 May 2020 |
| Language | English |
| Print length | 32 pages |
| Reading age | Baby - 5 years |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1408880630 |
| ISBN-10 | 1408880636 |
| Weight listed | 1.05 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 9.53 x 0.16 x 10.63 inches |
What to know before buying
- The listed item weight is 1.05 kg, which is worth considering if the book is intended for a young child to carry.
Who is it for?
A good fit for
- Adults looking for a humorous animal picture book to read with babies and preschool-age children.
- Buyers seeking a short picture book built around silly emergency-response scenarios.
Less suited to
- Readers looking for a factual guide to emergency services or a longer chapter book.
Customer reviews on Amazon
- 5 stars
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15% 15% - 3 stars
5% 5% - 2 stars
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Aggregate customer ratings are largely in the five- and four-star categories, suggesting generally favourable reactions, but ratings alone do not reveal what readers liked or disliked. They cannot establish whether the humour, story or format suits a particular child, so consider the comic animal-rescue premise and the listed 32-page length when deciding.
Frequently asked questions
What is the book about?
The listing describes comic rescue attempts by animals, including an elephant firefighter and a paramedic chimpanzee.
How long is the book?
The listed print length is 32 pages.
What age is it listed for?
The stated reading age is Baby - 5 years.
Is this part of a series?
Yes. The description names other books in the series, including stories about an elephant on holiday and driving a digger or racing car.
