As an elephant couple embark on a life together, thoughts of children are far away - at first. But as the desire for a child grows, so do the unexpected challenges. It's only after thwarted plans and bitter disappointments that the couple's deepest wish miraculously comes true.

 

There are 48 pages in this book. This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+). This book was published 2015 by Hyperion .

Matthew Cordell 's work has appeared in several books, including Leap Back Home to Me by Lauren Thompson and Itsy-Bitsy Baby Mouse by Michelle Meadows. He lives with his wife outside of Chicago.