Elliot's Emergency

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Common Sense Media says

Lively book involves kids in character's plight.
greenON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
yellowPAUSE: Know your child; some content
may not be right for some kids.
redOFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
not for kidsNOT FOR KIDS: Not appropriate for kids any age.

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What parents need to know

Parents need to know that the brightly colored and attractive characters will catch children's attention as they follow this warmhearted story. The sometimes overly dramatic writing is countered by the art and the comforting plot.

  • The accumulation of safety pin, tape, glue, and clamp to heal a stuffed animal's injury may seem overwhelming to young children sensitive to injuries and emergencies.

What's the story?

Ouch! Elliot has a tear in his leg and is afraid all his stuffing may come out. His friends try to help. Beaverton, the toy beaver, teaches Elliot what to do. The brightly illustrated story involves preschoolers in the character's problem.

 


Is it any good?

 

The simple story shows Elliot's bravery in the face of uncertainty, and Elliot's friends model caring and helpful behavior. Although the writing is somewhat overwrought at times, the illustrations attract with bold color and design and create warmth with textured, earth-colored animal fur, wooden floors, and woven baskets. Andrea Beck is successful at illustrating the expressive faces of the toy animals: The close-up of Elliot's concerned expression when he first injures himself tugs at the heart.


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What families can talk about

Families can talk about the admirable qualities that Elliot and his friends exhibit. How does Elliot keep his courage in the face of a scary situation? How do his friends help?


This review was written by Sally Snyder

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This review was written by Sally Snyder
Author:Andrea Beck
Illustrator:Andrea Beck
Book type:Fiction
Genre:For Beginning Readers
Publisher:Kids Can Press
Publication date:October 1, 1998
Number of pages:29
Paperback price:$5.95
Publisher's recommended age(s):4 - 7

This review was written by Sally Snyder
 

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ON: Content is age-appropriate for kids this age.
PAUSE: Know your child; some content may not be right for some kids.
OFF: Not age-appropriate for kids this age.
Learning ratings
BEST: Really engaging, great learning approach.
GOOD: Pretty engaging, good learning approach.
FAIR: Somewhat engaging, OK learning approach.
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