Elephant's Music

All of the animals in the forest can play an instrument, except Edward the Elephant. He tries, and he tries, but all he can do is make a terrible noise. So instead he became happy just listening, and so much so, that he became the band’s biggest fan!

After walking up late for a performance one day, Edward runs though the jungle…DUM DUM DUM DUM…and discovered that he was musical after all. He turns out to be the beat the band needed!

This is a playful yet important story about individual differences and finding ways to belong.

Even a noisemaker can find a place in the band… An agreeable lesson in inclusion.
—Kirkus Reviews

Monika Filipina is an award-winning author and illustrator. She earned a master’s degree in Children’s Book Illustration at Cambridge School of Arts.

She lives in Toruń, Poland. Visit her on Facebookopens in new window, Twitteropens in new window, and Instagramopens in new window.

Elephant’s Music: Interview with the Author (PDF, 443KB)opens in new window
An interview with author and illustrator, Monika Filipina, about the process of creating Elephant’s Music.