What if you were born to stand out, but longed to blend in?

Being a bright red elephant, Doris is VERY easy to spot. Can you see her? Of course you can. But Doris is shy – she just wants to lose herself in a colourful crowd. Come on a journey of self-discovery as one little elephant comes to appreciate her own specialness. A colourful adventure that will entrance even the youngest children.

“This adorable little elephant has a lot to teach us about being happy in ourselves. Watch out Elmer there’s a new elephant in town!”
– Lovereading4kids, book of the month

“Delightful!”
– Play to Learn

“The perfect book for reading aloud.”
— Little Library Owl

“Doris, you’ve wandered into our hearts! Absolutely dazzling!”
– TeenyReaders

“Doris is a delight!”
– Ewan Shepherd, Waterstones bookseller

“Beautiful book… the message behind the book is all about being able to stand out (not that my daughter has an issue with that.”
– Jonathan Greenwood, Waterstones bookseller

“Don’t lose yourself while trying to fit in.”
– Lottie, Waterstones bookseller

About Lo Cole: a weekly contributor to The Guardian and The Economist, Lo trained as a print-maker. Doris is his second children’s book. The artwork from his first, We Want a Dog, was selected by The Society of Illustrators for their 2021 New York exhibition. Location: Gloucestershire, UK.