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Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988 · Est. 5 min read-aloud
Elbert's Bad Word
By Audrey Wood (Author/Illustrator), Don Wood (Illustrator)
A child utters a bad word, sparking a quest for a clever solution.
32 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Elbert shocks a garden party with a bad word, prompting a quest for a remedy. Guided by a whimsical wizard, he discovers creative alternatives. Can Elbert find a way to express himself without causing chaos? Dive into a humorous tale of language and transformation, where every word counts.
From the publisher
With humor and insight, Audrey Wood tells a tale certain to tickle anyone shocked to hear a child utter a bad word; and Elbert’s cure provides an ingenious solution. The vivid, hilarious illustrations rendered by Audrey and Don Wood together offer fans a new dimension to their previous collaborations.
At a glance
- Format
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 557
- Reading age
- 4–7
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- 740L
What readers & critics say
Reviews
4.6
out of 7
The author & illustrator
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- 3.6
- F&P level
- ~R
- Scholastic level
- M
- AR points
- 0.5
- AR interest level
- LG
- AR quiz
- 51660
Publication
- Published
- October 4, 1996
- First published
- September 10, 1988
- Publisher
- Clarion Books
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
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