Caught in a storm, Arnold the elephant washes up on a tiny island.

Along comes Mouse in a little dingy and Arnold steps aboard . . . uh-oh! They use the wreckage to make the island bigger. And here's Dog-can this boat take Arnold's weight? Uh-oh! None of the animals can save the shipwrecked elephant but each broken vessel provides new materials for another intricate construction.

Wheels and pulleys create a Ferris wheel, an elevator, a waffle maker.

Soon there is a whole community and enough space for everyone!As with all Leo Timmers picture books, Elephant Island has many layers of discovery.

Each new building is a magical fun park packed with mechanical detail and busy animals all working together.