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Twenty-One Elephants and Still Standing
Based on a true story of P.T. Barnum and the Brooklyn Bridge Illustrated by Francois Roca Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
"This well-researched, handsomely illustrated picture book captures the anticipation and uncertainties of those who witnessed the building of the Brooklyn Bridge... While many picture books have been written about this famous construction, this one is by far the best read-aloud. The sparse, yet powerful text contains both alliteration and occasional rhyme, making it a pleasure for readers and listeners alike. Roca's masterful paintings capture both the spirit of the times and of the expansive bridge." — School Library Journal, starred review
"The story is told with real poetry, and Roca's paintings are rich and warm. Both text and illustrations reflect the grandeur…of this historic event." — Booklist
"Using a rich palette of glowing golds and browns, Roca imbues the pachyderms with a calm solidity, sending them ambling past equally solid-looking buildings and over a truly monumental bridge." — Kirkus
• Selected one of TheNew York Public Library's 100 Books for Reading & Sharing 2005 • A Children's Book Council Notable Social Studies Trade Book 2006 • Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold Seal
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