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    There’s an Elephant in the Yard, by Hannah Goebel | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze1 Min Read General
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    The Children’s Book Review | October 15, 2019

    Imagine if you went outside to play and an elephant stood in your backyard …

    Based on a true story, There’s an Elephant in the Yard chronicles the journey of two unlikely friends. This inspiring book shows the necessity of embracing diversity while following rules to help a stranger in need.

    About the Book

    Book There${2}s an Elephant in My YardThere’s an Elephant in the Yard

    Written and Illustrated by Hannah Goebel

    Publisher’s Synopsis: Imagine if you went outside to play and an elephant stood in your backyard. That is exactly what happened to Dougie! Join Dougie, as he helps his new friend, Heppie the elephant, find her way back home.

    Ages 1-10 | Publisher: Words Matter Publishing | November 15, 2018 | ISBN-13: 978-1949809152

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    About the Author-Illustrator

    Hannah Park Author Photo
    Hannah Goebel

    Hannah Goebel lives in Owensboro, KY with her husband and 3, always hungry, children. She 1st heard the story of Dougie as a college student at the University of Kentucky where she earned her BA in English Education. Hannah loves Jesus, volunteering at her children’s school, eating, serving at church, laughing, and running with her friends.

    https://hannah-writes.org | Facebook | Instagram

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    Bianca Schulze
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    Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

    28 Comments

    1. Linda Gawthrop on October 15, 2019 1:23 am

      I like the thought of seeing an elephant in my yard….

      Reply
    2. Jamie Martin on October 15, 2019 11:07 am

      I think this will be a silly read!

      Reply
    3. Beth T on October 15, 2019 12:40 pm

      Our family loves stories about elephants!

      Reply
    4. Anne on October 15, 2019 4:39 pm

      My granddaughters would love this delightful book.

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      • TJ on October 22, 2019 4:32 pm

        Seems like a cute story.

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    5. Carol Luciano on October 16, 2019 5:01 am

      Loved the video. What an adventure for Dougie. My younger grandson would be ecstatic to find an elephant in his yard. 🌝 Wanting to be a vet this book would appeal to him.

      Reply
    6. Nancy Jachcik on October 16, 2019 7:17 am

      Sounds like a fun and happy read

      Reply
    7. susan hartman on October 17, 2019 5:47 pm

      I think my grandson would really like this book. He loves animals.

      Reply
    8. NANCY on October 18, 2019 12:51 am

      Such a cute book.

      Reply
    9. Jamie Martin on October 18, 2019 5:38 pm

      I love elephants, and so does my sister.

      Reply
    10. Mary W on October 19, 2019 4:34 am

      The kids love reading about true adventures and imagining that happening to them.

      Reply
    11. Cynthia C on October 20, 2019 5:32 am

      I love sharing good books with the kids in my family, so I would be excited to win.

      Reply
    12. Victoria Scott on October 20, 2019 9:36 am

      My kiddos would love this story!

      Reply
    13. Amber Kolb on October 22, 2019 2:18 pm

      I love that it teaches embracing diversity! That’s important to us.

      Reply
    14. Anne Perry on October 24, 2019 5:01 am

      I am excited to win this book and share it with my son.

      Reply
    15. Barbara on October 27, 2019 8:40 am

      I like adding books to my grandchildren’s collection. They would enjoy this

      Reply
    16. mrsshukra on October 27, 2019 11:47 am

      Perfect book for my nephew, thanks!

      Reply
    17. Gina Ferrell on October 28, 2019 8:55 pm

      I’m excited to enter this giveaway for a chance to win a signed copy of There’s an Elephant in the Yard because we love books and would love to add it to our children’s book collection.

      Reply
    18. Christina Moore on October 29, 2019 9:09 am

      I am very excited to win this sign copy of There’s an Elephant in the Yard for my granddaughter, to add to her collection

      Reply
    19. Terri S. on November 5, 2019 5:40 pm

      I’m excited to win this fun book for my nephew. I love that it’s based on a real story.

      Reply
    20. Julie Waldron on November 6, 2019 1:56 pm

      I looks cute! My daughter’s daycare kids would love it.

      Reply
    21. jodi george on November 7, 2019 7:54 am

      i love to read with my grandchildren and this sounds like a really cute book ..thank you for the chance

      Reply
    22. Debra Branigan on November 11, 2019 7:37 am

      I excited about this book because I believe my grandson would very much enjoy it with me.

      Reply
    23. Susan P. on November 11, 2019 11:06 pm

      This is a good book to talk about “What if…”, as in what if there was an elephant in your backyard?

      Reply
    24. vera wilson on November 12, 2019 11:51 pm

      Mark loves books about animals.

      Reply
    25. LeAnn Harbert on November 13, 2019 10:03 am

      I want this for my granddaughters, I think they will enjoy reading it.

      Reply
    26. Karen Propes on November 13, 2019 6:17 pm

      I know my grandkids will love it. We saw an elephant at the zoo and watch the movie Dumbo. They love elephants.

      Reply
    27. Bianca Schulze on November 20, 2019 12:30 pm

      *Drum Roll*

      Congratulations to these three lucky winners:

      Marina A. (PA)
      Nicole C. (KY)
      Linda G. (PA)

      Copies of the book will be on the way very soon! Enjoy!

      Reply
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