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

    Bianca SchulzeBy 1 Min Read General


    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

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    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

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    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 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

    5. Carol Luciano on

      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.

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    17. Gina Ferrell on

      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.

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    18. Christina Moore on

      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

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