Elmer - Hardcover

FormatBook

Language English

ISBN-13 / SKU 9780688091712

About this item

by David McKee (Author), David McKee (Illustrator)

"McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." --Publishers Weekly

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.

Front Jacket

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? The surprising conclusion of David McKee's comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter.

Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that he's happiest just being himself. McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. -- Publisher's Weekly.

Back Jacket

Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that he's happiest just being himself. "McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." -- Publisher's Weekly.

Number of Pages: 32

Dimensions: 0.36 x 9.44 x 7.98 IN

Illustrated: Yes

Publication Date: September 18, 1989

Accelerated Reader:

Quiz Name: Elmer (English)

Interest Level: Lower Grades, K-3

Reading Level: 3.2

Point Value: 0.5

$26.42

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