Elbert in the Air
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2023 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Elbert in the Air

By Monica Wesolowska, Jerome Pumphrey (Illustrator)

A boy defies gravity, seeking a place where he truly belongs.

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40 pages· 583 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary

Elbert floats above the ground, defying gravity and societal norms. His mother supports his unique nature, but as the world struggles to understand him, Elbert faces a choice: conform or soar higher. Will he find a community that embraces his true self, or remain tethered to a world that doesn't? Discover Elbert's journey of self-discovery and the power of unconditional love in a world that demands conformity.

From the publisher

A heartwarming story about unconditional love and rising above those who stand in the way of being who you are. Shortly after he is born, Elbert floats up into the air. Before long, his mother must stand on her tip toes to reach him and toss toys into the air at playtime. While everyone in town, from the school nurse to the mayor, is full of advice for keeping her boy down, Elbert’s mother knows her son is meant to float. And so, she lets him. But as life becomes more and more difficult for a floating boy, and people understand him less and less, Elbert has to make a decision: Stay bound to the ground or float higher in the hopes of finding the world–and community–he’s always wished for.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
40
Words
583
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD590L
Themes & topics
Books about feelings and emotionsBooks about familyBooks about parentsBooks about individualityBooks about social themes
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.8
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
February 21, 2023
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780593325209

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