The Saggy Baggy Elephant
by Kathryn Jackson
Reading Level 3-4 Gentle (Lvl 1)
Ages 5-8
The text is written at a 3rd grade reading level, the subject matter is intended for younger children (ages 5–8), and the content is gentle with no concerning themes.
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About This Book
A young elephant feels self-conscious about his loose, wrinkly skin and wishes he looked different. Through friendship and understanding, he discovers that his unique appearance is something to be proud of. This heartwarming tale celebrates self-acceptance and the beauty of being yourself.
Representation & Themes
Animal storiesFriendshipSelf-acceptanceFamily
For Parents
Content Intensity
Level 1 — Gentle Gentle Mild Moderate Intense Very Intense
No conflict beyond everyday childhood experiences. Safe for sensitive readers.
Data confidence: standard
Details
- ISBN
- 0307160289
- Pages
- 24
- Publisher
- Golden Books
- Published
- October 15, 1999
- Type
- Fiction
- Word Count
- 845
Genres
Juvenile Fiction
Subjects
Animal storiesPicture booksJuvenile FictionChildren's 4-8 - PicturebooksChildren: KindergartenGeneralJuvenile Fiction / GeneralAnimals - Elephants