Seventeen kings and forty two elephants

Firefly & Fern Summary

This whimsical rhyming adventure follows seventeen kings and forty-two elephants on a fantastical journey through the jungle, where anything can happen. With its playful rhythm, imaginative wordplay, and vibrant parade of characters, this classic picture book delights young listeners with absurdist humor and the sheer joy of rhythmic storytelling. Children will love the silly situations and rhythmic bounce of Margaret Mahy's inventive prose.