Elmer
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$1697
Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1968

Elmer

Written and illustrated by David McKee

Part of the Elmer series

A patchwork elephant wonders if blending in will bring happiness.

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32 pages· AD600L
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Bookroo's summary

Elmer, a patchwork elephant, stands out in a world of gray. Laughter follows him, but he wonders if being ordinary would bring peace. As he tries to blend in, Elmer discovers the joy of embracing his true colors. Will he find happiness in conformity, or is there more to being unique? This whimsical tale explores individuality and the power of laughter, leaving readers to ponder the beauty of being different.

From the publisher

“McKee’s gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter.” —Publishers Weekly This padded board book has a soft, padded cover and rounded edges, perfect to share with the smallest readers. Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him! If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn’t it? David McKee’s comical fable about everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Reading age
0–4
Audience
Board
Lexile
AD600L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.9
F&P level
~O
Publication
Published
September 18, 1989
First published
January 1, 1968
Publisher
HarperCollins
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688091712

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