Elmer and the Race
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Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2016

Elmer and the Race

Written and illustrated by David McKee

Part of the Elmer series

Young elephants race to discover who's fastest and learn about themselves.

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32 pages· AD540L
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In a colorful race organized by Elmer and Wilbur, young elephants compete to see who's the fastest. As they dash around the course, they uncover surprising traits—kindness, humor, and even a lesson in honesty. Will the race reveal more than just a winner? Each elephant learns something valuable, and Elmer ensures everyone leaves with a medal and newfound wisdom.

From the publisher

The young elephants want to have a race to prove who is fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organize a course. With each racer decorated a different color, they set off around the course and discover things about themselves–Blue is first, Orange is second, White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny, and Yellow is a cheat. Luckily Yellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a medal from Elmer.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–9
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD540L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.6
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
September 1, 2016
Publisher
Andersen Press USA
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781512416244
LCCN
2016009054

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