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  • Elmer and the Hippos (Elmer)

Elmer and the Hippos
(Elmer)

Author
David McKee
Illustrator
David McKee
Publication Date
August 20, 2010
Genre / Grade Band
Fiction /  K − 1st
Language
English
Format
Picture Book
Elmer and the Hippos (Elmer)
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Description
The elephants are not very happy. The hippos have come to live in their river because their own has dried up. When the elephants complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, Elmer sets off to see what he can do. He soon discovers that the problem can easily be solved but only if the hippos and the elephants work together!
Publication date
August 20, 2010
Genre
Fiction
ISBN-13
9780761364429
Lexile Measure
520
Publisher
Andersen Press
Series
Elmer
BISAC categories
JUV002160 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Mammals
Library of Congress categories
Elephants
Hippopotamus
Cooperativeness
Elmer (Fictitious character: McKee)

School Library Journal

PreS-Gr 2--In this installment, the patchwork elephant uses his powers of negotiation to solve a conflict. The hippos' river has seemingly dried up, causing them to crowd the elephants' waterway and make everyone miserable. After discovering that fallen rocks are the problem, Elmer and his cousin Wilber rally the other animals to restore the river's flow. Job done, all the animals realize that working together is the best way to achieve a goal resulting in a splashy, happy, and satisfying ending for all. With its vibrant, eye-catching colors and engaging goings-on, this book is a visual delight.--Jasmine L. Precopio, Fox Chapel Area School District, Pittsburgh, PA

Copyright 2010 School Library Journal, LLC Used with permission.
David McKee

David McKee's most famous creation is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 40 languages.

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