Local Spotlight: Rose and the Bald-Headed Elephant
Let’s face it. We all have body issues. We feel too short or too tall, we think our nose is too long or too snub, we fear we look fat in those jeans. Well, the bald-headed elephant is no exception. This self-conscious pachyderm agonizes over his gleaming pate. Lucky for Mr. Elephant, he has a dear friend who won’t let his insecurities get the best of him.
In this endearing children’s book by local Wooley Cottswold, Rose tries to help Mr. Elephant past his self-consciousness by showing him all the wonderful things she sees in him. We all need a friend like Rose: someone to bring us up when we’re down—and talk us down from getting a toupee. A self-proclaimed doodler, Cottswold brings an unexpected freshness and whimsy to his illustrations, which makes the book all the more charming.
“Rose and the Bald-Headed Elephant” is available locally at Hip & Humble, The King’s English, Babinski’s Baby, The Children’s Hour and Frost’s Books, and a reading is slated for September 12 at The King’s English.
{Doorprize} Check out this book, on the house. Want your kiddo to make friends with Rose and her Elephant? Leave just one comment on this post before midnight tonight, August 12.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:10 am
Yes I would so love to check out this book…on the house! Can’t resist a good children’s book with fabulous art + storyline.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:14 am
This book looks adorable. Can’t wait to pick up my own copy
August 12th, 2009 at 9:23 am
My daughter would love to make friends.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:24 am
Sounds so cute! I would love this for my daughter!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:28 am
would LOVE it, thanks!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:30 am
I would love a copy of this book, it sounds adorable!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:35 am
What a sweet book!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:36 am
My son would love this book!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:36 am
I bought this book last week and it is amazing! I’m so glad you’re spotlighting it!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:45 am
My kids will love it! Thanks a bunch!
August 12th, 2009 at 9:53 am
i have a soft spot for children books….i bet my little girl would love this one.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
I too read this book and it is so endearing and cute. I would love another copy to gift though!
Wish I lived in town for the signings. I’m sure seeing the author read the book would be a pure delight. Everyone who lives close should go.
August 12th, 2009 at 9:54 am
Sounds like a darling book! Sounds like someting an adult could learn from as well…
August 12th, 2009 at 10:15 am
Aww, this book sounds super cute!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:20 am
I don’t even have kids but I sure love illustrated books and cartoons.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
I would love to add this book to my collection!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:22 am
i’m always in need of a new book to repeatedly read to the little one.
August 12th, 2009 at 10:38 am
we love new book suggestions… thank you!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:46 am
I’d love to give this book to my little tiny niece, Lucy. She LOVES books!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:49 am
Would love to read this book to my 3 kids!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:53 am
My son loves reading about elephants…this would be a great addition to our collection!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:56 am
Who wouldn’t want a new book? Thanks!
August 12th, 2009 at 11:18 am
Oh our children would love this book (okay honestly I would love this book) – fingers crossed!!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:39 pm
My nieces would love this book! I would love this book!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:43 pm
I’m having my first baby in November, and so far I have no kid books. It would be so fun to start my collection with this one!
August 12th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
This looks so cute!
Thanks for the give-away.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
Awwww, this looks like an adorable read.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:35 pm
My son loves “ephelants”.
August 12th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
We love bedtime stories!
August 12th, 2009 at 1:49 pm
Would love to read this to my neice and nephew when they sleepover…what a fun giveaway! Count me in!
xoxo-Meg
fiddlesticksandfunnygirls.blogspot.com
August 12th, 2009 at 1:51 pm
We’re having a baby in December and I would love to read this to our daughter.
August 12th, 2009 at 2:44 pm
My almost-3-year-old loves reading books more than anything. I’d love to win this for him.
August 12th, 2009 at 4:14 pm
that is adorable! so fun for my daughter
August 12th, 2009 at 4:37 pm
I love children’s books! Sounds so cute!
August 12th, 2009 at 4:41 pm
Sounds so cute!
August 12th, 2009 at 4:53 pm
I need to send this to my ‘I’m going bald’ missionary!
August 12th, 2009 at 5:18 pm
Sounds like it has a good message, I’d love to check it out.
August 12th, 2009 at 5:39 pm
A perfect book to make a perfect gift.
August 12th, 2009 at 6:19 pm
I’d love this for my little 2YO boy!
August 12th, 2009 at 7:33 pm
Sounds like a darling book! My children are grown — but my niece would adore this one!
August 12th, 2009 at 8:51 pm
I love using childrens’ books to teach and I would love to use this book with my own family!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:22 pm
Love it!
August 12th, 2009 at 10:52 pm
what a great book.
August 12th, 2009 at 11:42 pm
this looks like a cute book, would love to win it!
August 13th, 2009 at 1:12 am
I would LOVE this book, as would my two little ladies. We love children’s books, and this one sounds fantastic!
August 13th, 2009 at 11:45 am
Everyone could benefit from the self-esteem boost this book seems to offer.
August 13th, 2009 at 12:00 pm
it is so important for children to feel really great about themselves and have a good body image! Although I don’t have kids, this book would make a perfect gift for my cute neices upcoming birthday! pick me
August 13th, 2009 at 2:45 pm
Sounds like a must read!
August 13th, 2009 at 8:15 pm
I would love a chance to win this book.. sounds so cute and I love children’s book… plus my boys would love it too!
August 13th, 2009 at 10:51 pm
My three girls would LOVE to read this book. They love to read!
August 14th, 2009 at 8:04 am
[...] winner of one copy of “Rose and the Bald-Headed Elephant” is commenter Kendahl, who agrees that this book sounds “super [...]
August 14th, 2009 at 8:04 am
[...] winner of one copy of “Rose and the Bald-Headed Elephant” is commenter Kendahl, who agrees that this book sounds “super [...]
August 14th, 2009 at 1:26 pm
I would absolutely love to add this to my “grandma’s favorite books” collection!
August 20th, 2009 at 11:47 am
What a beautiful concept for a children’s book. I should get a copy for my niece. I heard that there is a book reading on Sept 12 at the King’s English. I’d go if I just wasn’t so fat and had something to wear. . .
Wait! Maybe I need a copy of the book for myself.
I am looking forward to meeting the author.