My daughter really loved the illustrations in this funny, easy to read picture book. The colors are subtle and the pictures are drawn in a way to resemble something almost like sketches. Very cute, and I look forward to reading more from this author. ( )

I love the artwork in this book. Little Elephant has been a bit of a pill and now Dad is sad, so Little Elephant is going to do everything he can to cheer up dad. I like the idea behind this book, but find the execution lacking. The things to cheer up dad, are actually things that make Little Elephant happy. Then there is what brought on the sadness to begin with. There was no apology, or trying to act better. Just not a lasting book. ( )

Sweet and funny, reminds me a little of Calvin & Hobbes, especially the ending ("I wonder how much cheering up Dad will need tomorrow..."). An amusing take on parenting from the kid's perspective.

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Re-read June 2019 ( )

I love this book! I like how it is simple yet addresses a complex idea of how to cheer someone up. I could also see it being good for kids who struggle with guessing what will happen next. As I was reading it, several questioning prompts came into my head, so I think this would be exceptionally easy and will placed during days that the students finish lessons early. ( )

Little Jumbo goes to great things to cheer up his dad, unaware the he is the cause of his dad's bad mood. ( )