Elmer

Author: David McKee

Elmer is like Rudolph, the reindeer. The one animal unique in his herd. Unlike Rudolph, whose reindeer mates did not allow him to join in reindeer games, Elmer is loved for his goofiness by his fellow elephants. They turn gloomy when he is not around and thats when Elmer realizes that his true value is in standing out and not fitting in. I am not sure my five year old got all of the intent behind the book but she definitely found it interesting that there is an elephant in the herd who was colorful and not grey.