The Magician's Elephant is a hardcover book written by Kate DiCamillo and illustrated by Yoko Tanaka. It was published in 2009 by Candlewick Press and belongs to the juvenile fiction genre. The book follows a group of orphans and their siblings as they go on an adventure to find a magical elephant. Along the way, they encounter various social themes such as homelessness and poverty, and learn about the power of family and imagination. The book is suitable for children and young adults who enjoy fantasy and magic stories.