Elmer and the Gift (Elmer)

by David McKee (Author) David McKee (Illustrator)

Reading Level: 2nd − 3rd Grade
Series: Elmer

The last Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Liftetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members.

Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift. Elmer's love, patience, and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo make for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives.

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Kirkus

[A] gently conveyed and strong message for young readers with elderly family members of their own. Fans of the series will be heartened. A tender tale featuring a beloved hero.

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Classification
Fiction
ISBN-13
9781728492056
Lexile Measure
-
Guided Reading Level
-
Publisher
Andersen Press
Publication date
March 07, 2023
Series
Elmer
BISAC categories
JUV013030 - Juvenile Fiction | Family | Multigenerational
JUV015020 - Juvenile Fiction | Health & Daily Living | Diseases, Illnesses & Injuries
JUV002080 - Juvenile Fiction | Animals | Elephants
Library of Congress categories
Elephants
Gifts
Elmer (Fictitious character: McKee)

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