Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees
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Picture Book · 2021

Elephants Do Not Belong in Trees

By Russ Willms

An elephant defies nature to live in a tree, facing resistance and proving his worth.

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32 pages· 324 words
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Larry, an elephant with a dream to live in a tree, faces hostility from its residents—Bird, Squirrel, and Monkey. Despite their attempts to drive him away, Larry's determination never wavers. When a bulldozer threatens their shared home, Larry's courage and love for the tree shine through, challenging perceptions and forging unexpected friendships. Can Larry prove that being different is a strength?

From the publisher

Elephants do not belong in trees. It’s not natural. It makes other animals uncomfortable. This is the story of Larry, an elephant who wanted to live in a tree. This is a story about being the new kid and being a little bit different (okay, A LOT different). A story about acceptance and making friends. When Larry decides he wants to live in the big bushy tree in the middle of the wide-open field, the current residents, Bird, Squirrel and Monkey, are not very welcoming. They throw nuts at him and peck at his head; they tell him to leave and are downright rude. But Larry persists–why can’t he live in the tree? When his new home is threatened by something much bigger than all the animals combined, Larry shows everyone that he cares just as much about the tree as they do.

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Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
324
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD500L
Themes & topics
Books about friendshipBooks about feelings and emotionsBooks about elephantsBooks about social themesBooks about animals
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.3
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
February 16, 2021
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781459825994

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