Elmer and Butterfly
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2002 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Elmer and Butterfly

Written and illustrated by David McKee

Part of the Elmer series

An elephant rescues a butterfly, sparking an unexpected promise of future aid.

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32 pages· 493 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD520L
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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
Themes & topics
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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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