This first printing hardcover is near fine, no marks, pages are tight and unmarked, the book is tight, square, and unmarked. The dust cover is unmarked, grey cloth boards, and bright gilt lettering on the spine of the book. Yoko Tanaka is known for her moody, atmospheric art, often used in children's books. One of her most notable works includes her illustrations for The Magician’s Elephant by Kate DiCamillo, which was praised for its evocative style. The Magician’s Elephant is a children’s novel by Kate DiCamillo, first published in 2009. It is a beautifully written, fairy-tale-like story that explores themes of hope, love, and the interconnectedness of people’s lives. The novel is set in the fictional European city of Baltese, which has a mysterious, somewhat timeless, and magical atmosphere.