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Reviewed on June 1, 2017 | Picture Books
PreS-K—Boulders don't wear pants. Squirrels don't wear pants. So why should carefree little gray elephants have to wear pants? Oh yeah, because Mom said so. This quirky tale mixes images with spare text as it follows Pete the elephant through his imaginative romps. Mom trails after him, holding his britches with her trunk. The whimsical, sketchy illustrations seem simple but have many hidden delights, such as boulders coming to life and w...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on May 1, 2017
Young elephant Pete concludes that because he is big, gray, and pants-less, he must be a...boulder. Starting with this seemingly silly premise, Watkins (Rude Cakes) allows his story to evolve into something more: a heartfelt tale about finding oneself. When Pete's exasperated mother insists that he put on some pants, Pete's spirits are clearly diminished: conformity is an uncomfortable fit. Dialogue bal...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
Horn Book Magazine
Reviewed on March 1, 2018
Young elephant Pete concludes that because he is big, gray, and pants-less, he must be a...boulder. Starting with this seemingly silly premise, Watkins (Rude Cakes) allows his story to evolve into something more: a heartfelt tale about finding oneself. When Pete's exasperated mother insists that he put on some pants, Pete's spirits are clearly diminished: conformity is an uncomfortable fit. Dialogue bal...Log In or Sign Up to Read More
