Product Description

Count down with these little kings. TEN little Elvi gettin’ ready to shine, One made a comeback and then there were NINE. Ten little tykes pay tribute to the King of Rock ’n’ Roll. While younguns learn numbers with caped Elvis, GI Elvis, Karate Elvis, and seven other diminutive impersonators, adults will enjoy finding hidden references to the King’s life and song.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #362876 in Books
• Published on: 2004-10-01
• Released on: 2004-10-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 32 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781582461243
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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From School Library Journal
PreSchool-K - From its ridiculous illustrations to its esoteric references, this silly little counting book is rife with references that will be completely lost on the "10 little monkeys" set. One wonders, in fact, what its purpose is, other than to amuse its creators and those parents who are old enough to be Elvis fans. A typical line reads, "Three little Elvi wearing blue suede shoes...one was stepped on and then there were two." Awkward rhyming, gratuitous violence, and an obtuse reference are all wrapped up in one little line. Each page features a different color: all bright, some garish, and all filled with visual pokes for the Elvis-loving crowd. Listen to his records instead. - Jane Marino, Bronxville Public Library, NY
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From the Publisher
* For fans and future fans alike.
* A counting book as one of a kind as its subject.

About the Author
This is Dean Gorissen’s American debut. His first picturebook, published in Australia, was I Got a Rocket by Matt Zurbo. Dean lives in St. Kilda, Australia.

Duffy Grooms likes to play Elvis songs on her guitar. Laura J. Henson has been writing stories since she was a little girl. The authors live in Kitsap County, Washington. This is their first picturebook.

Customer Reviews

Love It!
This is a great story book. Very colorful and the references to Elvis songs make it a lot of fun. We loved it... don't pay attention to the School Library Journal Review above. It sounds like the reviewer didn't have the Elvis spirit.

Ten Little Elvi
What an absolutely charming counting book! The rhyming phrases make it fun to read and the illustrations are vibrant. It's a delightful way to introduce Elvis to children. Adult fans of the King will enjoy looking for all the references to Memphis, Vegas, Graceland and all other Elvis trivia. A definite must-have for any child or child-like fan of the man.

Lots of Fun
Fun book. Although classed as a children's book, adults will be amused with the clever verses that make reference to 10 of Elvis' best songs. The pictures are bright and with lots of activity to encourage conversation with any child too young to read the book by themself.