Elena is eagerto put up her tent—but is there something she’s missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair sure to delight beginning readers.
The big box has arrived, and Elena is so excited! Tent parts fly everywhere as she empties the contents and dives right in. This job will be done in no time! GA-BUNK! Oops! Elena forgot the poles! Now it’s under control . . . GA-BAM! A little tug here might help . . . GA-BOING! Now Elena is stomping mad! What’s that her bird buddy’s saying? Something about that folded paper that came with the tent? In a charmingly comic follow-up to Elena Rides, also available in a dual English-Spanish edition, the determined elephant shows young fans that some things are hard—and some tents cow the best of campers—but with patience you can conquer them, if you slow down and try, try again.
With its extremely short text, this book is perfect for the earliest readers while still delivering a full, engaging story. . . . The simple yet expressive illustrations, set against white backgrounds, bring charm and energy to the story. A delightful and relatable read, this book is a must-have for libraries and a sure hit with young readers. —School Library Journal (starred review)
Both the artwork and the minimal, deliciously onomatopoeia-laden text beautifully convey action, humor, and emotion, from Elena’s initial optimism to her slowly mounting frustration, short-lived rage, and, finally, satisfaction at a job well done. . . . A brilliantly crafted tale in which persistence pays off. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Juana Medina is the Pura Belpré Author Award–winning creator of the Juana & Lucas series and other books for children and the recipient of two International Latino Book Awards. She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and currently lives in northern Virginia with her family.
Elena is eagerto put up her tent—but is there something she’s missing in her hurry? Juana Medina brings back the plucky elephant and her little sidekick with a comedic flair sure to delight beginning readers.
The big box has arrived, and Elena is so excited! Tent parts fly everywhere as she empties the contents and dives right in. This job will be done in no time! GA-BUNK! Oops! Elena forgot the poles! Now it’s under control . . . GA-BAM! A little tug here might help . . . GA-BOING! Now Elena is stomping mad! What’s that her bird buddy’s saying? Something about that folded paper that came with the tent? In a charmingly comic follow-up to Elena Rides, also available in a dual English-Spanish edition, the determined elephant shows young fans that some things are hard—and some tents cow the best of campers—but with patience you can conquer them, if you slow down and try, try again.
Praise
With its extremely short text, this book is perfect for the earliest readers while still delivering a full, engaging story. . . . The simple yet expressive illustrations, set against white backgrounds, bring charm and energy to the story. A delightful and relatable read, this book is a must-have for libraries and a sure hit with young readers. —School Library Journal (starred review)
Both the artwork and the minimal, deliciously onomatopoeia-laden text beautifully convey action, humor, and emotion, from Elena’s initial optimism to her slowly mounting frustration, short-lived rage, and, finally, satisfaction at a job well done. . . . A brilliantly crafted tale in which persistence pays off. —Kirkus Reviews (starred review)
Author
Juana Medina is the Pura Belpré Author Award–winning creator of the Juana & Lucas series and other books for children and the recipient of two International Latino Book Awards. She was born and raised in Bogotá, Colombia, and currently lives in northern Virginia with her family.
