Yes - I picked up a children's book to read. I guess I really just can't get away from them. I think some of my favorite books are kids' books. They make me laugh, they are light-hearted and fun, they're cute and innocent, they are clean and they never fail to have happy endings. So, after I've read a lot of adult fiction I have to pick up a children's book and all is right with the world.
I was excited to read this book because I love this author. She has authored some of my most favorite children's stories "The Tale of Desperaux" (the movie does NOT do it justice) and "The Miraculous Journey of Edward Tulane". Both of those books make my heart melt every time I read them. Her newest book "The Magician's Elephant" was a pleasant surprise. Even though I would not rate it among my favorites it was a cute story full of magic, elephants, strange characters who seem to be a bit "mad" - which just adds to the cuteness, lost love and a fantastic description of the magical enchantment of snow. What a refreshing read after a some hardcore romantic and mysterious adult fiction.
Rating: 8
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