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Elmer and the Rainbow (Elmer Books) Hardcover – January, 2011

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  • Age Range: 3 and up
  • Lexile Measure: AD400L (What's this?)
  • Series: Elmer Books
  • Hardcover: 32 pages
  • Publisher: Andersen Press USA (January 2011)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0761374108
  • ISBN-13: 978-0761374107
  • Product Dimensions: 0.2 x 9.5 x 10.8 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 15.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (14 customer reviews)
  • Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #49,566 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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5.0 out of 5 starsElmer, the endearing patchwork elephant, will charm everyone as he searches for the end of the rainbow!
By Deb HALL OF FAMETOP 50 REVIEWERVINE VOICE on March 11, 2011
Format: Hardcover
Sheets of rain and lightning could be seen from inside a cave where Elmer, the "patchwork elephant," and his friends were hiding out waiting for the storm to pass. Elmer loved storms because, as he claimed, "we might see a rainbow." When everything quieted down Elmer and the birds ambled though the jungle looking for the rainbow, but plop, plop, plop ... there were still a few drops coming down. One of the birds thought the rainbow was crying because "It's come out too soon and lost its colors." It was impossible to imagine a rainbow without its beautiful colors, but there it was high in the sky over the jungle looking very pale indeed.

Elmer raised himself up on his rear feet as the birds flew under the funny looking rainbow. He knew there was only one thing to do and that was to give the rainbow his colors. One of the birds claimed that in order to do that "you'll have to find where it touches the ground." Naturally finding where it touched the ground would be very difficult because no one had ever found where it did. Elmer started his search and the animals of the jungle wanted to know what he was looking for. The lion, the tiger, and the bunnies looked at him in amazement when he said, "The rainbow's lost its colors. I can give it mine, if we can find the end." The search was on, but if Elmer gave his colors up to the rainbow would he lose his?

Elmer, the endearing patchwork elephant, will charm everyone as he searches for the end of the rainbow. Anyone who has ever met Elmer before will recognize him immediately, but those who haven't will quickly get to know and love this colorful patchwork pachyderm. Children will also learn many lessons from Elmer including the value of friendship, cooperation, generosity, and happiness.Read more ›
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3.0 out of 5 starsNot as good as the original
By P.P. on April 9, 2012
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Our family really enjoyed the original Elmer story, and as our daughter is into rainbows, I got this one for her. It tries, but it really doesn't have the same heart and humor of the original. It's just ok. It's fine as a bedtime selection, nothing that really turns me off, and it's not too long. But it is definitely franchise sequel material.
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4.0 out of 5 starsAwe, wonderful story about bringing color back without having to lose a thing.
By K. M. Winick-Ford on February 17, 2016
Format: Hardcover
LOVE IT! Wonderful story about how to can give something you love away, and still have it, like friendship and love. A MUST read to young children- they LOVE Elmer stories- Elmer who is different, and unique shows wonderful qualities in an engaging way.
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4.0 out of 5 starsPatchwork Gift
By Catherine W. Hughes on April 9, 2011
Format: Hardcover
When Elmer the patchwork elephant finds a rainbow without colors, he decides to give his patchwork colors to the rainbow. Going to the nearby waterfall, the source of the rainbow, Elmer gives back color to nature's arc, without even losing his own patchwork colors. Children ages 3-6 will enjoy the newest story of Elmer, while learning about giving as much as you can.
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5.0 out of 5 starsGreat book!
By Bermuda PattyMy on March 10, 2013
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My son 3.5 year old son loves rainbows. It's actually hard to find preschool books with a rainbow theme. I was really happy to find the Elmer series...my son loves the stories!
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5.0 out of 5 starsElmer Shines
By pickyconsumer99 on November 19, 2013
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Just recently introduced to Elmer the Elephant series. Just love the story and how he embraces his uniqueness. We should all be so lucky
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5.0 out of 5 starsBelly Laughs
By Daily Lamma on February 24, 2014
Format: Hardcover
My 3.5 year old daughter thinks this book is hysterical. She loves practical jokes and Elmer was right up her alley.
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