Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition: 1 (Elmer Picture Books)
£2.90£6.60 (-56%)
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork.
The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them…
Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime.
Collect this special 30th birthday edition of David McKee’s first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite.
Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmer’s subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989.
‘A deserved favourite with the 2-5s’ SUNDAY TIMES
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Additional information
| Publisher | 12th edition (6 Sept. 1990), Andersen Press |
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| Language | English |
| Paperback | 32 pages |
| ISBN-10 | 1842707310 |
| ISBN-13 | 978-1842707319 |
| Reading age | 1 – 4 years, from customers |
| Dimensions | 21.6 x 13.8 x 0.25 cm |
by plittle
Bought as replacement for a very well thumbed copy. Fun character.
by Amazon Customer
Brilliant purchase and really helped my job interview… didn’t get it but not the books fault
by Laura
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Being totally honest, I barely remember reading Elma as a child, and had completely forgotten the story by the time I came to buy it for my daughter. Eitherway, i remember now why it’s so timeless.
The illustrations, are basic but beautiful and Elma’s patchwork colours were the biggest selling point for my daughter when she was younger than one, but then gradually becoming more interested in the other elephants and animals as she grew up. The writing is entertaining, especially for a toddler learning their colours and the giant ‘Boo!’ page is always anticipated with excitement!
The moral of the story is also applicable to any age, helping to teach us that people love us for who we are, and our individuality is something to be celebrated , not covered up.
by maristella
The nursery suggest me this book, and my son really love the story
by Kate Johnson
Lovely book design and story goes well with my Elmer toy my granddaughter loves the story too.
by @Tulip-Tinker
The colours draw the baby in more
by Chelsea
Lovely little book for your little humans
by DAVID M.
What’s not to love about a colourful, patchwork elephant??!!