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Little Elliot, Big Family (Little Elliot, 2) Hardcover – Picture Book, October 6, 2015

by Mike Curato (Author, Illustrator)
4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 149 ratings
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Elliot and Mouse are back in Mike Curato's Little Elliot, Big Family! And this time, Elliot finds more than a friend―he finds a family.

When Mouse heads off to a family reunion, Little Elliot decides go for a walk. As he explores each busy street, he sees families in all shapes and sizes. In a city of millions, Little Elliot feels very much alone-until he finds he has a family of his own!

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  1. Reading age
    4 - 8 years
  2. Part of series
    Little Elliot
  3. Print length
    40 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Grade level
    1 - Preschool
  6. Lexile measure
    AD460L
  7. Dimensions
    8.9 x 0.65 x 11.05 inches
  8. Publisher
    Henry Holt and Co. (BYR)
  9. Publication date
    October 6, 2015
  10. ISBN-10
    0805098267
  11. ISBN-13
    978-0805098266
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From School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 1—It is a cold winter day and Little Elliot decides to spend it exploring the big city while his best friend, Mouse, attends his very large family reunion. As Elliot walks through the streets, rides the subway, and strolls through the park, he observes the wonderful diversity of the many families he passes. Elliot wonders what it would be like to have a family of his own. Taking in a movie to escape the cold, Elliot becomes sad and lonely in the big, empty theater. When the movie ends and he leaves the theater, he is pleased to discover that Mouse has come looking for him. Together, they return to the family reunion where they enjoy a wonderful evening filled with dancing, laughter, and Mouse's grandmother's warm cheese chowder. Elliot realizes that he does have a great big family after all. Set in 1940s New York City, this picture book is warm and inviting. The illustrations are rich and interesting, introducing young children to life in another era. Children may recognize many of the landmarks such as the Statue of Liberty, Rockefeller Center, and Central Park. The art creates an inviting atmosphere that draws readers in and keeps them lingering on each page, while the text tells an appealing story of family and friendship. VERDICT Let's hope for more stories about this adorable polka-dotted elephant and his loving pal.—Amy Shepherd, St. Anne's Episcopal School, Middleton, DE

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“Young children will easily relate to Elliot's experience of loneliness and his relief at inclusion, both convincingly captured in this elegant tale.” ―Kirkus Reviews, starred review, on Little Elliot, Big Family

“Curato fleshes out Little Elliot's personality in this installment - there are glimmers of a character with real depth beneath his cutie-pie visage - while continuing to come up with wonderful, Hopperesque images of a bygone New York.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review, on Little Elliot, Big Family

“* [Curato is] a terrific emerging talent, with gorgeously rendered images that bring to mind the moodiness of Chris Van Allsburg and the sweetness of William Joyce.” ―Publishers Weekly, starred review on Little Elliot, Big City

“* Curato, a debut author and illustrator, tucks several gentle messages into one simple story that's perfect for the age group. . . . Happily, expect to see more of him.” ―Booklist, starred review on Little Elliot, Big City

“A tiny, spotted elephant tackles the challenges of city life. . . . The simple story is told in 17 short sentences that allow Curato's magnificent 1940s-style illustrations to carry the tale.” ―School Library Journal on Little Elliot, Big City

Product details

  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Henry Holt and Co. (BYR); First Edition (October 6, 2015)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Hardcover ‏ : ‎ 40 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0805098267
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0805098266
  • Reading age ‏ : ‎ 4 - 8 years
  • Lexile measure ‏ : ‎ AD460L
  • Grade level ‏ : ‎ 1 - Preschool
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 13.8 ounces
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.9 x 0.65 x 11.05 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars 149 ratings

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MIKE loves drawing and writing almost as much as he loves cupcakes and ice cream (and that's a LOT!). He is the author and illustrator of everyone's favorite polka-dotted elephant, Little Elliot. His debut title, Little Elliot, Big City, released in 2014 to critical acclaim, has won several awards, and has been translated into over ten languages. There are now five books in the Little Elliot series, including Little Elliot, Big Family; Little Elliot, Big Fun; Little Elliot, Fall Friends; and Merry Christmas, Little Elliot. Meanwhile, Mike had the pleasure of illustrating What If... by Samantha Berger, All the Way to Havana by Margarita Engle, Worm Loves Worm by J.J. Austrian, and contributed to What's Your Favorite Color? by Eric Carle and Friends and Sunny Day: A Celebration of the Sesame Street Theme Song. His latest books, released in 2020, are The Power of One written by Trudy Ludwig, and his first YA graphic novel, Flamer! Publishers Weekly named Mike a "Fall 2014 Flying Start." In the same year he won the Society of Illustrators Original Art Show Founder's Award.

To learn more about Mike, visit www.mikecurato.com, and follow him on Instagram (@mike_curato) and Twitter (@mikecurato).

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5.0 out of 5 stars Very charming book
Reviewed in the United States on May 21, 2017
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You know, I'm not a child, and I don't have any children as well. But despite of this I bought this book and two other ones about Little Elliot. These books will tell you a few short but very cute and kind stories about that wonderful polka-dotted elephant and his friends, and these simple stories will touch your heart without a doubt, and will make you think about some important things in the life, no matter what is your age. They also have absolutely amazing, beautiful and of course very cute illustrations of excellent quality. I love good pictures, and pictures of these books definitely pleased me very much.

Little Elliot will take a good place in your library, and maybe in your soul too (in mine he already did).
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Carolyn Huddleston
5.0 out of 5 stars Very enjoyable book
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My grandson loves this book.
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Elizabeth Fowler
5.0 out of 5 stars A beautiful, charming, gentle story about family
Reviewed in the United States on May 24, 2017
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Again, Mike Curato delivers a wonderful, rich, beautiful, and gentle story about family and belonging. It's simple enough for my two-year-old, deep enough in emotion and feeling, as well as with the beautiful pictures, for my five-year-old to love it too. Anyone who feels far away from their family - especially a younger child - should read and have this book.
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Kaitlin
5.0 out of 5 stars Purchased a used copy.
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2019
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This is such a beautiful book. It only has about 30 sentences. I bought a used copy. It was discarded by a library. It is in very good condition. I'd buy from this seller again.
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Karen Waln
5.0 out of 5 stars Special!
Reviewed in the United States on October 28, 2017
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I started out with the Kindle versions, but am getting the series in hard copy for my grands. They are the kind they will want to keep for their own children. The stories are timeless and the illustrations sink into the soul - think Goodnight Moon. That kind of staying power.
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Mary I Withers
5.0 out of 5 stars Granddaughter loves her books of Elliot and big family
Reviewed in the United States on January 12, 2019
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This book was for my granddaughter. She really loves the stories. She holds little Elliot every time I read the books and falls asleep.
Thank you Elliot and Big family. I think we have all the collection now.
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prudy
5.0 out of 5 stars I love Little Elliot books!
Reviewed in the United States on July 5, 2019
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And this is a particularly sweet one. A perfect gift!
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Jenny Castel
4.0 out of 5 stars a bit lonely but overall this is not a sad book but one that depicts love
Reviewed in the United States on June 9, 2017
Little Elliot: Big Family is the most recent addition to the Little Elliot picturebook series by Mike Curato. In Big Family, Elliot travels the city, observing different kinds of families engaging in everyday activities. To Elliot the vignettes of each family are bittersweet. Without realizing it before, Elliot now feels alone. Mouse invites Elliot to his family reunion and in doing so reminds the elephant that he is not alone, and in fact, some families are made by choice and include friends. Curato shows Elliot as thoughtful and at times, a bit lonely but overall this is not a sad book but one that depicts love, friendship, and inclusiveness.

The illustrations on each page are bright, with sharp lines, and plenty of bold color. Depicted on the pages are various scenes set throughout the city, these are of more muted tones, showing a diversity of race and age in the construction of the family and the caregivers. The language is concise sentences, and not more than one or two sentences per page thus able to keep some of the youngest readers engaged. Big Family offers stylized New York of the mid twentieth century and one that readers of all ages may happily go back to in the pages of the book, again and again.
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Cute little story and friends and family
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5.0 out of 5 stars Five Stars
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Great book! Bought for a friends 3yr old son Elliot and he loves it
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