Strictly No Elephants
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Picture Book · Ages 4–8 · 2015 · Est. 3 min read-aloud

Strictly No Elephants

Written by Lisa Mantchev · Illustrated by Taeeun Yoo

A boy and his tiny elephant challenge a club's rules, redefining friendship.

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32 pages· 270 words· Est. 3 min read-aloud· AD490L
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Bookroo's summary

On Pet Club day, a boy and his tiny elephant face exclusion. With cats, dogs, and fish allowed, but no elephants, they embark on a journey to redefine friendship. As they gather a group of unusual animals, they challenge the club's narrow view, proving that true friends come in all shapes and sizes. Will they succeed in showing the club what it means to be inclusive? This heartwarming tale celebrates the magic of friendship and the joy of embracing differences.

From the publisher

When the local Pet Club won’t admit a boy’s tiny pet elephant, he finds a solution—one that involves all kinds of unusual animals in this sweet and adorable picture book.

Today is Pet Club day. There will be cats and dogs and fish, but strictly no elephants are allowed. The Pet Club doesn’t understand that pets come in all shapes and sizes, just like friends. Now it is time for a boy and his tiny pet elephant to show them what it means to be a true friend.

Imaginative and lyrical, this sweet story captures the magic of friendship and the joy of having a pet.

At a glance
Format
Pages
32
Words
270
Reading age
4–8
Audience
Picture
Lexile
AD490L
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Book details

Reading levels
ATOS
2
F&P level
~M
AR points
0.5
AR interest level
LG
AR quiz
181005
Publication
Published
October 27, 2015
Edition
Language
English
Type
Picture Book
Identifiers
ISBN
9781481416474

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