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24 pp.
| Andersen |
April, 2012 |
TradeISBN 978-0-7613-8989-7$16.95
(4)
K-3
Super El's costume tore on a thornbush, so Elmer the patchwork elephant helps him reach Aunt Zelda, who can mend the costume. But to get there, Elmer must devise ways to sneak Super El past all the other animals so they won't laugh at him. The bright gouache illustrations accentuate this cheerful story about friendship and helpfulness that is light on real tension but nicely paced.