Elmer and the Whales
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Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

Elmer and the Whales

By David McKee

Part of the Elmer series

Lost at sea, can two elephants find their way back with the help of whales?

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32 pages
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Elmer and his cousin Wilbur set out for a simple whale-watching trip, inspired by their grandfather's tales. But when they find themselves adrift in the vast ocean, their adventure takes an unexpected turn. As the waves rise and the shore fades, the two elephants must rely on the mysterious whales to guide them home. Will the sea's gentle giants come to their rescue, or will Elmer and Wilbur be lost forever? Dive into this enchanting tale of friendship, courage, and the wonders of the ocean.

From the publisher

Elmer and Wilbur visit the sea in this stunning new Elmer adventure! Elmer and his cousin Wilbur decide to go to the coast to see the whales. But their journey becomes far more of an adventure then they expected, when they find themselves lost at sea. Can the whales help them back to shore?

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Format
Paperback
Pages
32
Reading age
3–7
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~401L
Themes & topics
Books about elephants
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2.8
F&P level
~L
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
165306
Publication
Published
October 23, 2014
First published
September 5, 2013
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781783441020

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