Elmer and the Hippos
(Elmer)

Author

David McKee

Illustrator

David McKee

Publication Date

August 20, 2010

Genre / Grade Band

Fiction / K − 1^st

Hardcover

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

Classification

Fiction

Page Count

ISBN-13

9780761364429

Lexile Measure

520

Guided Reading Level

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