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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2002 · Est. 4 min read-aloud
Elmer and Butterfly
Written & illustrated by David McKee
Part of the Elmer series
An elephant rescues a butterfly, sparking an unexpected promise of future aid.
3.6/5 Goodreads · 288 ratings
32 pages· 493 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud
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Bookroo's summary
Elmer, the elephant, hears a cry for help in the jungle and rescues a trapped butterfly. Grateful, she vows to return the favor. But how can a tiny butterfly assist a mighty elephant? Discover the surprising twist in this tale of friendship and unexpected alliances.
From the publisher
One day, as Elmer is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly has been trapped in a hole by a fallen branch. Elmer rushes to the rescue and frees her with ease. In return, she promises to help Elmer should he ever need it. But just how can a butterfly ever help an elephant?
At a glance
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 32
- Words
- 493
- Reading age
- 4–9
- Audience
- Picture
- Lexile
- AD520L
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The fine print
Book details
Reading levels
- ATOS
- ~3.4
- F&P level
- ~N
Publication
- Published
- April 1, 2015
- First published
- January 1, 2002
- Publisher
- Andersen Press USA
Edition
- Language
- English
- Type
- Picture Book
Identifiers
- ISBN
- 9781467763264
- LCCN
- 2014017422
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