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jaygabler's review against another edition
emotional
hopeful
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? Character
- Strong character development? Yes
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? Yes
- Flaws of characters a main focus? Yes
5.0
Fascinating to learn the Pizza Rat backstory.
scgreenfelder's review against another edition
5.0
I normally don't add picture books to my Goodreads, because I read so many at work, but this was a brilliant book and wanted to share it with you, my friends. Seriously, if you have picture book reading children, get this book. The drawings are adorable, and I love the message about loneliness and that it's okay to feel lonely, even when you're surrounded by tons of people. It doesn't hurt that the main character is an elephant, either.
kristenremenar's review against another edition
5.0
This delighted me! It was sweet, but not cloyingly so, just like the perfect little cupcake. The art was wonderful. Nice friendship story.
pacifickle's review against another edition
4.0
You'd think a polka-dotted elephant would be pretty noticeable, but Elliot has trouble finding anyone to notice him. Is it a metaphor? Not sure. But it is very cute, especially all the framed baked goods he displays on his apartment walls.
delsim's review against another edition
4.0
Very cute with great friendship moral. This was my first Little Elliot book, I'll certainly be looking for more. Love the dark, shadowy illustrations.
aylea's review against another edition
5.0
This review originally published at The Children's Book and Media Review
Little Elliot is different from all of the other elephants. For one thing, he is white with pastel polka dots. For another, he’s only a few feet tall. He lives in a big city, but sometimes it’s hard living in such a big place when he is so small. Getting around can be difficult without getting stepped on, and he has to make adjustments at home to be able to reach things. Elliot loves cupcakes more than anything, but when he goes to buy one, he’s too small to be noticed. This makes Elliot sad, but he discovers that he can help someone even though he is small. Friendship makes him feel just as big as he needs to be.
Little Elliot is dedicated to, “anyone who feels unnoticed,” and its message about friendship and helping others is simple enough for even young readers to understand. The story and text are simple, leaving the illustrations to do a lot of talking for the story. Children and adults alike will be won over by how cute Little Elliot is in the muted pastel illustrations. For anyone who feels small and unnoticed, reading about Elliot can help them know that small doesn’t mean unimportant.
Little Elliot is different from all of the other elephants. For one thing, he is white with pastel polka dots. For another, he’s only a few feet tall. He lives in a big city, but sometimes it’s hard living in such a big place when he is so small. Getting around can be difficult without getting stepped on, and he has to make adjustments at home to be able to reach things. Elliot loves cupcakes more than anything, but when he goes to buy one, he’s too small to be noticed. This makes Elliot sad, but he discovers that he can help someone even though he is small. Friendship makes him feel just as big as he needs to be.
Little Elliot is dedicated to, “anyone who feels unnoticed,” and its message about friendship and helping others is simple enough for even young readers to understand. The story and text are simple, leaving the illustrations to do a lot of talking for the story. Children and adults alike will be won over by how cute Little Elliot is in the muted pastel illustrations. For anyone who feels small and unnoticed, reading about Elliot can help them know that small doesn’t mean unimportant.
beths0103's review against another edition
5.0
No doubt we need to get Merrymakers on board with creating a Little Elliot plush doll. What a darling story and endearing illustrations! I'm not sure if this one is in contention for a Caldecott (though I think it should be) but I'm thinking it has a chance for a Geisel for sure.