Books like Seventeen kings and forty two elephants by Margaret Mahy

Name: Seventeen kings and forty two elephants
Rating: 5 (3 reviews)
Author: Margaret Mahy

📘 Seventeen kings and forty two elephants by Margaret Mahy

In this playful children’s tale, seventeen kings and forty‑two elephants journey through a wet, wild jungle at night, meeting a variety of jungle animals along the way. The story is delivered in vivid rhyme, making it a delight for young readers. Margaret Mahy’s whimsical tale blends humor, rhythm, and gentle animal encounters in an engaging, rhythmic narrative that invites readers to explore the jungle’s surprises.

First publish date: 1972

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: Margaret Mahy

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