Elmer and the Flood

Reviewed by: Barbara Merritt - Scarborough School Department, Scarborough, Southern Maine Library District

Review Date: January 11, 2016

Review

There is a torrential rain storm in the jungle. While most animals are finding places to safely wait out the storm, Elmer the patchwork elephant saunters along through the jungle, ignoring his friends invitations to come and stay safe with them. He encounters alligators in the middle of the jungle, ducks, and others as he goes, eventually helping the elephant herd find a baby elephant who is lost. Elmer finds the baby on an island and plans a rescue. However, the rescue leaves Elmer stranded on the island, something he may find not so bad. Elmer is likeable and a resourceful protagonist. He shows young readers what it is like to be a helpful friend. Illustrations are the same as the other books in the series. Children who like Elmer will like this story.

Overall Book Score: good