Tusk Tusk - Softcover

McKee, David

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1842705792 ISBN 13: 9781842705797

Publisher: Andersen Press, 2006

Synopsis

Once elephants came in two colours: black or white. They loved all other creatures - but each set wanted to exterminate the elephants that were not the same as themselves. Peace-loving individuals ran and hid in the deepest jungle, and battle commenced. The war-mongers all succeeded. For a long time it seemed that there were no elephants in the world at all, not of any colour. But then the descendants of the peace-loving ones emerged from the jungle, and by now they were all grey.

About this title

Review:

"This book was one of my favourites as a kid, I simply relished in the gloriousness of a load of elephants battling it out in a bizarre forest. It wasn’t until I was a bit older that I recognised the importance of the morality that lay (not so subtly) underneath." (Oliver Jeffers)

"This simple, yet striking, book is an ideal way to introduce children to the concept of empathy, and to celebrate diversity, rather than fearing it." (Carousel)

"A wonderful book for children and parents (and politicians)" (Early Years Educator)

"A first lesson in tolerance. The illustrations are exceptionally ingenious . . . the colours are especially lovely." (T.E.S.)

"[David McKee] is considered one of the UK's leading children's book illustrators." (Artist & Illustrators Magazine)

Book Description:

The classic story about prejudice and conflict, more applicable now than ever.

About this edition

• Publisher: Andersen Press
• Publication date: 2006
• ISBN 10: 1842705792
• ISBN 13: 9781842705797
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 32