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Elmer and Butterfly

Name: Elmer and Butterfly
Rating: 4.1 (10 reviews)
ISBN: 9781467779470

By David Mckee

Part of the Elmer series

Can a tiny butterfly really help mighty Elmer when he needs it most?

heartwarming engaging colourful

Pageticker community rating

Average score: 4.1

From 10 readers

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family

What is Elmer and Butterfly about?

While strolling through the jungle, Elmer the patchwork elephant hears a butterfly's cry for help. After rescuing her from a fallen branch, the grateful butterfly promises to assist Elmer if he ever needs help. Elmer wonders how such a tiny creature could aid a big elephant like him. This heartwarming tale explores the power of kindness and the unexpected ways friendships can blossom.

About the author

David McKee was a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the colourful Elmer the Patchwork Elephant stories. His books are loved by children all around the world for their fun characters and important messages about being unique and accepting others. David McKee also created Mr Benn, another much-loved character from books and television.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

This edition

2015

First published

2002

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