There's an Elephant in My Birdbath

Evonne Francis Illustrated by Cinta Villalobos

A riotous rhyming story of animal mayhem—until everything flips upside down again.

From a dolphin in the den to a zebra playing checkers, nothing is quite right in this backyard world of topsy-turvy animal antics. But wait… something feels off! In a hilarious twist, the narrator reimagines a new—but equally silly—set of roles for the animals. There’s an Elephant in My Birdbath is a joyful read-aloud that encourages laughter, language play, and creative thinking. Perfect for developing phonological awareness, rhyme recognition, and early prediction skills, this clever and chaotic story invites children to question, imagine, and laugh out loud.

A read-aloud romp bursting with imaginative, rhyming fun that builds phonological awareness and supports early literacy.
A meta-textual twist midway invites children to spot patterns, make predictions, and engage in narrative play.
Lively absurd illustrations bring animal antics to life with whimsical detail, sparking giggles and surprise on every spread.

Evonne Francis is an author from Adelaide, Australia, who fell in love with picture books while reading to her own children. When she is not writing, Evonne can be found playing the tuba, walking along the beach, or enjoying hot chocolate with too many marshmallows. With qualifications in music, education, and writing, Evonne blends rhythm and storytelling to create fun, musical tales that celebrate the environment and the unique spark in every child.

Cinta Villalobos is a freelance illustrator based in Barcelona, Spain, originally from Cantabria, in the rainy north of the country. A lifelong book lover and former childhood bookworm, she has been illustrating books since 2013. Her work has appeared in publications in Spain, the USA, the UK, Denmark, Italy, and Taiwan.

ISBN ：978-1-76036-270-6

Release Date ：7th July 2026