One night, all of a sudden, the world split in two. Faced with this unexpected event - and with half of his considerable body missing - an elephant begins a journey to find his missing half. Along the way, he discovers the many different ways there are of rebuilding and reinventing oneself.
At once quietly poetic and (not-so-quietly) humorous, Half of an Elephant is an adventure of a lifetime, not just for our hero, but for every reader who has ever struggled to find himself.
"The artwork is full of interesting details to pore over...This imaginative book could be used in storytime, but it will work best with individual readers who can delight over the inventive constructions." - School Library Journal
"A unique and creative story illustrated with digital images of objects arranged in collages." - Kids Bookshelf
"This book would be a great addition to your coffee table, as a conversation piece, and also to your child's nightstand, to enjoy for years to come." - For Immediate Release
"Argentinean-born Gusti possesses a knack for storytelling and a sense of humor that will appeal to young and old alike...most satisfying book" - Publishers Weekly (Starred Review)
"...suggests looking on the bright side...highly imaginative illustrations...unusual and inspiring." - Proper Noun
"Fun and imaginative...I'm really impressed." - Suite 101
"...a multimedia, funny tale for every young reader who has ever struggled to find themselves." - Copley News Service
"...a unique perspective and a fantastic visual edge." - Kids Lit
"The discarded object illustrations are dynamic and quite humorous in their composition...lots of creative fun." - BIG A little a
"The elephant's search for his other half and companionship leads him to find independence, acceptance, and ultimately an unexpected reunion." - Kids Literati
"...colorful, clever, enjoyable story." - CSCL Picture Book Reviews
"Playful, innovative collages illustrate a cleverly narrated tale." - Parenting magazine
"For anyone who has struggled to understand his or her place in the world, this book is a must." - Through the Looking Glass Book Reviews
"Children will delight in poring over the whimsical collage illustrations, constructed from scraps of wood and cardboard, screws, springs, and other detritus." - The Horn Book Guide (Fall, 2007)
"Young listeners or readers will delight in this imaginative book, poring over pages packed with visual surprises and pondering messages communicated conversationally in its economical text." - Bookbird
"...a simple story accompanied by the most wonderful visuals. Definitely a combination designed to delight and inspire the creative person in all of us! - For Immediate Release Reviews - Kids!
HARDCOVER ISBN: 978-1-933605-09-8
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