by Mike Curato (Author), Mike Curato (Illustrator)
Whether it's meeting that special friend, or finally getting that long-awaited cupcake, it's the little things that count in this sweet story of a little polka-dotted elephant, Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big City.
Amid the hustle and bustle of the big city, the big crowds and bigger buildings, Little Elliot leads a quiet life. In spite of the challenges he faces, Elliot finds many wonderful things to enjoy--like cupcakes And when his problems seem insurmountable, Elliot discovers something even sweeter--a friend.
Author Biography
Mike Curato has the fortune of possessing a designer's brain, an illustrator's heart, and an artist's vision. You can find him on any given day walking around the city eating a cupcake (or thinking about it).
Number of Pages: 40
Dimensions: 0.3 x 11.1 x 8.8 IN
Publication Date: August 26, 2014
Award: Ezra Jack Keats Book Award (2015)
Award: Capitol Choices: Noteworthy Books for Children and Teens (2015)
Award: New Atlantic Independent Booksellers Association Award (2015)
Accelerated Reader:
Quiz Name: Little Elliot, Big City
Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3
Reading Level: 2.1
Point Value: 0.5
