What Do Elephants Do? [Hardcover]

'A lavishly illustrated story. It has a simple yet clever framework as Esme learns just what is that elephants do and the importance of her trunk. Here is a beautifully-consistent picture book.' -- Jake Hope, Achuka.co.uk 'Bright, colourful illustrations; this is a cheerful, sunny story for children who love the animal world.' -- Hilary with Isaac (age 6), Education Otherwise, June 2006

Esme the baby elephant is taking her first wobbly steps when her trunk trips her up. What is this strange thing for? Esme watches other African animals around her as they drink, keep cool, cross the river, wallow in mud, move through the tall grass and eat juicy leaves. She wonders, if that's how they do it, what do elephants do? Little by little, Esme learns what a useful thing a trunk is. Stunning watercolour illustrations show off the African landscape to its full effect in this charming picture book from the illustrator of "Little Snow Bear".

Hazel Lincoln began her career in illustration as an apprentice in a greetings card studio. She now works from her home in Leicestershire as a professional illustrator and is the mother of three children. She is the author of Little Snow Bear (Floris Books, 2004).