Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant
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Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 1963

Richard Scarry's Polite Elephant

Written and illustrated by Richard Scarry

Discover the joy of politeness with a charming elephant's adventures.

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24 pages· ~510L
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Bookroo's summary

Join a delightful elephant as he navigates everyday situations with impeccable manners. From waiting patiently for the bus to sharing meals with friends, his gracious behavior sets a fun example for young readers. Will his politeness inspire others to follow suit? Dive into this colorful tale and find out how easy and enjoyable being polite can be.

From the publisher

A beloved Richard Scarry Little Golden Book classic from 1963! When it comes to visiting a neighbor, enjoying a meal, or hosting a playdate, no one does it with better manners than the polite elephant. Richard Scarry’s witty, colorful artwork of the elephant and his friends at play will delight young readers. They’ll want to follow the elephant’s gracious example as he waits in line for the bus, helps out, and passes the salt! Most importantly, they’ll learn just how fun and easy it is to be polite.

At a glance
Format
Hardcover
Pages
24
Reading age
2–5
Audience
Picture
Lexile
~510L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
~3.4
F&P level
~N
Publication
Published
July 12, 2016
First published
July 17, 1963
Publisher
Golden Books
Edition
Language
English
Type
Board Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781101930908
LCCN
2015939936

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