India: The Showstopper

Description

India the elephant has always been the star of the show. But when tough circus re-trainer Oswaldo tries to teach her new tricks, everything starts to go wrong. From one of Australia's most gifted picture-book makers comes a story to enjoy over and over again. India the circus elephant is an absolute whiz on the mouth organ. She's the star of the show, and she knows it. But when a tough circus re-trainer, Oswaldo the Magnificent, arrives to teach everyone new tricks, India does something very bad. Losing her place in the limelight shows India a thing or two about the pitfalls of celebrity and the value of friends. It is a warm, funny story from one of Australia's most gifted picture-book makers.

Reviews

rendered beautifully in vivid watercolours, Argent has managed to evoke the pomp and flair of the big top a fabulous read' MagpiesVol 20 Nov 2005. India the Showstopperwas one of MagpiesPicks of 2005'.beautifully illustrated larger-than-life pictures fill the pages with big-top antics and are sure to capture the attention of many active pre-schoolers a memorable picture book and will undoubtedly be welcome on any child's bookshelf' AB&PNov 2005.'A warm and witty tale about letting others take their turn in the spotlight' Age23 Nov 2005