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The Pelican who Couldn't

By Neil Griffiths

Two boastful pelicans compete to gobble everything—until one surprising snack changes the game.

funny rhythmic mischievous surprising

Genres

Humour Animals

What is The Pelican who Couldn't about?

Two boastful pelicans sit on a rock, determined to prove that each can eat more than the other. Their playful argument quickly turns into a hilarious challenge as they gobble up fish, sea creatures and increasingly surprising snacks. With every “I can!” and “No, you can’t!”, the pelicans grow more competitive, until one of them pushes things much too far. Full of repetition, rhythm, colourful illustrations and exciting pop-up surprises, this cheeky seaside tale delivers a memorable lesson about knowing when to stop.

About the author

Neil Griffiths is a storyteller and author who loves to create exciting stories for children. He is best known for his 'Storysack' books, which make reading fun by bringing stories to life with puppets and props. Neil enjoys visiting schools to share his stories and inspire children to use their imagination.

Pages

36 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2012

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