Elbert the Curious Clock Tower Bear by Andrew Prahin - ESSENTIAL

Elbert the Curious Clock Tower Bear by Andrew Prahin. PICTURE BOOK. G.P. Putnam’s Sons (Penguin), 2019. $18.

BUYING ADVISORY: Pre-K, EL (K-3) - ESSENTIAL

AUDIENCE APPEAL: HIGH

The mechanical bears in the clock tower take their job seriously and have no time for distraction; all the bears except for Elbert. Elbert cannot help his curiosity at all the wonderful marvels that the world has to offer. However, when his curiosity threatens the important work of the clock tower, Elbert is sent away. What is a small bear with big curiosity to do?

Wonderful illustrations compliment a charming story about curiosity and the importance of questioning all the wonders of the world. Young readers will enjoy Elbert’s journey and relate to the never ending questions that come about through exploration.

Reviewer: AEB