Ten Little Elvi
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, NYCopyright © Reed Business Information, a division of Reed Elsevier Inc. All rights reserved.