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by Ruth Stiles Gannett (Author) "Into the evening sky flew Elmer Elevator aboard the gentle baby dragon, leaving Wild Island behind forever..." (more)
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  • Reading level: Baby-Preschool
  • Paperback: 96 pages
  • Publisher: Random House Books for Young Readers (November 12, 1987)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0394890493
  • ISBN-13: 978-0394890494
  • Product Dimensions: 7.8 x 5.9 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 5.6 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
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Into the evening sky flew Elmer Elevator aboard the gentle baby dragon, leaving Wild Island behind forever. Read the first page
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sterling silver harmonica, baby dragon, ostrich ferns, skunk cabbages
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King Can, Nevergreen City, Wild Island, Evergreen Park
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13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Actually deserves TEN STARS!!!!, March 5, 2005
You probably never heard of "Elmer and the Dragon" and yet the story is a classic that belongs in every child's library. What fun it was reading aloud! There are three books to the series that are connected but stand alone. See also "My Father's Dragon" and "The Dragons of Blueland" for a set that makes a perfect gift for young readers.
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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars The Journey Home, June 19, 2002
By Mark Baker (Santa Clarita, CA United States) - See all my reviews
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Freeing the dragon in the first book (My Father's Dragon) was only half the journey. Elmer now needs to get back home. The dragon is so thankful he offers the boy a ride. But when a storm blows them off course, they find themselves on an island with canaries that are dieing of curiosity. Can they help the birds and still get Elmer home in time for his father's birthday?

This book is a fun sequel to the original. It doesn't quite hold up to the nonsensical fun of the first one, but is still a great read. Early readers will enjoy being able to get through the short chapters themselves and should enjoy the plot and characters.

This series is the perfect series to use to introduce kids to reading. They'll be able to handle the story and characters well and enjoy the journey to another world. Pick them up today and start them on the road to exploring other worlds through books.

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars great boy's book, December 9, 2002
By M. M. Vanoverbeke "shelley" (Gig Harbor, WA United States) - See all my reviews
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I remember hearing these stories as a child and loving them, now my son is loving them too. I would recommend these to kids ready to listen to simple chapter books. The stories are cleverly written so adults can enjoy the reading too. We like to read this series aloud to the kids, and if you read one they will want you to read all of them! Some nice illustrations accompany the stories.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very cute book!
This book is very cute. It is really good for 3 years old. I highly recommend it.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Even Better than the First Book in this series!
The second book is even better than the first one!!!! We are having SO much fun with this one!
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5.0 out of 5 stars A great sequel to My Father's Dragon
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4.0 out of 5 stars Don't Forget To Read Elmer And The Dragon!
Elmer And The Dragon by Ruth Stills Gannet

Have you ever ridden on a dragon? This book is about Elmer and the dragon. Read more

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5.0 out of 5 stars Such wonderful childhood memories
This book, along with the other two, were my favorites around 3rd or 4th grade. They are exciting and fun and emotional. Any child that reads these will remember them forever!
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