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* ALA Notable Children's Book
* Wall Street Journal, Top Ten Book of the Year
* Publishers Weekly, Top Ten Book of the Year
* The Horn Book, Best Children's Books of the Year
* Kirkus Reviews, Best Children's Books of the Year
* New York Public Library Best Book for Reading and Sharing
* Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books Blue Ribbon


모험을 좋아하는 명랑한 바다코끼리가 신나는 모험을 찾아 동물원을 탈출하는, 글자 없는 그림책이에요.

동물원 생활이 지루해진 바다코끼리는 바깥세상으로 살금살금 빠져나옵니다. 사육사가 뒤쫓아오자, 바다코끼리는 들키지 않으려고 여러 가지 모자를 하나씩 써 보아요. 노란 안전모를 쓰면 건설 아저씨가 될 수 있을까요? 빨간 수영모를 쓰면 숨겨진 재능이 나타날까요?

소방관들 사이에 숨어 보기도 하고, 회사원들 틈에 섞이기도 하고, 발을 쭉쭉 올리며 춤추는 무용수들 사이에도 숨어드는 바다코끼리!
보고 또 보고 웃음이 나는, 즐겁고 재치 있는 그림책입니다






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Hardcover: 32 pages
ISBN-10: 0439700493
ISBN-13: 978-0439700498
책 크기: 26 cm x 26 cm



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Book Description
A happy-go-lucky Walrus escapes the zoo in search of adventure in this wordless instant classic.
Bored with life at the zoo, an adventurous walrus escapes to the outside world. With the zookeeper in hot pursuit, Walrus cleverly tries on all sorts of hats to disguise himself. Will a yellow hardhat point to a new life as a construction worker? Or will a red swimming cap reveal his true talents? Follow the happy-go-lucky runaway as he hides amongst firefighters, businessmen, and even high-stepping dancers in this delightful wordless picture book.


Kirkus Reviews *Starred Review*
Intelligently illustrated, the book leaves readers to wonder if Walrus' adventures were all mischievous spontaneity, or did he wittingly go astray? Refreshing, captivating, elegant and witty


School Library Journal
With the zookeeper on his trail, an escaped walrus hides out in the city: in a fountain, a soda counter, a department-store display window, a brick wall under construction, a line of firemen spraying a burning building, and a group of artists painting in the park. His trick is to blend in to each particular scene. However, he can't help but stand out in a diving competition where he wins a gold medal. The walrus then returns to the zoo and entertains the crowds with his dives. The collagelike illustrations in this wordless book were created in Adobe Illustrator. They are large, clear, and simple; the colors are bright, although flat. Young children will take delight in their ability to spot the wandering walrus; older kids might see this book as a humorous Where's Waldo spoof


Bulletin of the Center for Children's Books
The read-it-yourself wordlessness, visual humor, and sheer absurdity of a walrus' urban adventures will surely appeal to youngsters with a taste for the incongruously silly.


Chicago Tribune
It's a thrill of the chase for all.