Elbert's Bad Word
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$759
Picture Book · Ages 4–7 · 1988 · Est. 5 min read-aloud

Elbert's Bad Word

Written and illustrated by Audrey Wood · Illustrated by Don Wood

A child utters a bad word, sparking a quest for a clever solution.

4.6/7 Bookroo experts·4.2/5 Goodreads · 636 ratings
32 pages· 557 words· Est. 5 min read-aloud· 740L· AR 3.6 · 0.5 AR pts
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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
AR book level
3.6
AR points
0.5
AR quiz
51660
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~R
Scholastic level
M
AR interest level
LG
Publication
Published
October 4, 1996
First published
September 10, 1988
Publisher
Clarion Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780152013677
LCCN
86007557
OCLC
13396918

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