The Slightly Annoying Elephant

The Slightly Annoying Elephant was a clever and funny book, like all David Walliams books. But, also like all David Walliams books, they're a bit mean-spirited and defeatist. I suspect he sold his soul to the devil, for the ability to write like Roald Dahl. Unfortunately, it's that precise lack of h......more

This book is about a young boy, Sam, who has an elephant unexpectedly turn up on his doorstep. The elephant is annoying and frustrates Sam with his many difficult traits around the house. I enjoyed reading ‘The Slightly Annoying Elephant’ and I really love the fun, lively illustrations by Tony Ross.......more

Good, entertaining story with an unexpected finish. My students were shocked at how rude the elephant was & loved predicting who/what could be behind the second "knock, knock, knock."......more

After reading this book, I have developed a slight phobia of elephants. My nephew has taken to referring to me as 'Silly Girl!' I do my best to remind him that he is in fact a 'SILLY BOY!'......more