Emily's Own Elephant
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$1204
Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 1988

Emily's Own Elephant

Written by Philippa Pearce · Illustrated by John Lawrence

A zoo's dilemma becomes Emily's adventure with a miniature elephant.

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32 pages· ~520L· AR ~3.4
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Emily's ordinary trip to the zoo takes an extraordinary turn when she's offered a miniature elephant to bring home. With a meadow and river as their new playground, Emily, her family, and the elephant embark on a whimsical journey. But can they truly provide a home for such unique companions? Discover the challenges and joys of unexpected friendships in this heartwarming tale.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
32
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~520L
AR book level
~3.4
Themes & topics
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Book details

Reading levels
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
August 1, 1988
Publisher
Greenwillow Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9780688076788
LCCN
87014039

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