A Parade of Elephants

Kevin Henkes, a Caldecott Medalist, presents a gentle and engaging picture book featuring five brightly colored elephants on a mysterious march. As they journey from morning to night, children are subtly introduced to foundational concepts like counting, shapes, adjectives, and adverbs through a text rich with repetition and rhythm. The vibrant pastel illustrations complement the simple yet profound narrative, making it an ideal choice for both interactive story times and calming bedtime reads for children aged 3-7.

New York Times–bestselling and Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes follows five joyful elephants as they march from dawn to dusk. Where are they going? Read and find out! This engaging picture book is just right for the youngest reader and is a perfect choice for story time and bedtime sharing. Up and down, over and under, through and around . . . five big and brightly colored elephants are on a mission in this picture book for young children by Caldecott Medalist Kevin Henkes. Where are they going? What will they do when they get there? It’s a surprise! With a text shimmering with repetition and rhythm, bright pastel illustrations, large and readable type, and an adorable parade of elephants, Kevin Henkes introduces basic concepts such as numbers, shapes, adjectives, adverbs, and daytime and nighttime. A Parade of Elephants is an ALA Notable Book and an excellent choice for story time as well as bedtime sharing.