Elmer and Rose
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2005 · Est. 4 min read-aloud

Elmer and Rose

Written and illustrated by David McKee

Part of the Elmer series

A pink elephant challenges Elmer's view on uniqueness.

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32 pages· 487 words· Est. 4 min read-aloud· AD540L
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Bookroo's summary

Elmer, the patchwork elephant, and his cousin Wilbur embark on a journey to help a pink elephant named Rose find her herd. As they navigate this colorful adventure, they confront surprising truths about identity and belonging. Will Elmer and Wilbur discover what it truly means to be unique, or will Rose's vibrant hue change their perspective forever? Join them in a tale where being different is the key to fitting in.

From the publisher

Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world since the first book debuted in 1989. Join Elmer and his friend Rose in a new story about what it really means to be unique. Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and his cousin Wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd–and they get a shock when they see she is pink! No wonder she is called Rose. As they help Rose find her herd, Elmer and Wilbur learn a valuable lesson about being different and fitting in.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Words
487
Reading age
4–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
January 1, 2010
First published
July 7, 2005
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780761354932
LCCN
2009019238

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