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Elmer and Butterfly

David McKee

One day, as Elmer is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly has been trapped in a hole by a fallen branch. Elmer rushes to the rescue and frees her with ease. In return, she promises to help Elmer should he ever need it. But just how can a butterfly ever help an elephant?

Book Details

  • Publisher: Andersen Press
  • Publish Date: Apr 1st, 2015
  • Pages: 32
  • Language: English
  • Edition: undefined - undefined
  • Dimensions: 10.90in - 9.70in - 0.40in - 0.95lb
  • EAN: 9781467763264
  • Recommended age: 04-09
  • Categories: Animals - ElephantsSocial Themes - FriendshipAnimals - Insects, Spiders, etc.

About the Author

McKee, David: - David McKee (1935-2022) was an artist and children's book creator responsible for many family favorites such as Not Now, Bernard, the Mr Benn books, and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.

Praise for this book

"[Elmer learns] a humbling lesson....The message is delivered with a fable-like economy, and as always McKee's vibrant, softly surreal artwork...pulls readers headlong into the pages."―The New York Times Book Review

-- (6/23/2015 12:00:00 AM)

"Everyone's favorite patchwork elephant is back. . . . Bold colors and whimsical illustrations make this an ideal read-aloud choice."--School Library Journal

-- (1/1/2015 12:00:00 AM)