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Elmer

by McKee David   |  Ages 0-5
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.09  

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Elmer
Elmer

Colorful elephant celebrates diversity and self-acceptance.

Elmer's vibrant patchwork and unique personality will delight your little ones as they explore the importance of embracing differences. This book is a gem for bedtime reading, teaching valuable lessons wrapped in a fun, colorful package. The 30th anniversary edition also includes a foiled cover and a complimentary audiobook to bring Elmer’s story to life in multiple ways.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

Elmer

by McKee David   |  Ages 0-5
Compare to estimated retail price: S$14.09  

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ISBN: 9781842707319
Authors: McKee David
Publisher: RANDOM HOUSE UK
Date of Publication: 2007-10-16
Format: Paperback
Related Collections: Childrens Classics, Picture Books
Related Topics: Family, Animals, Emotion, Classics
Goodreads rating: 4.24
(rated by 13979 readers)

Description

Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer! 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. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover. 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
 

Colorful elephant celebrates diversity and self-acceptance.

Elmer's vibrant patchwork and unique personality will delight your little ones as they explore the importance of embracing differences. This book is a gem for bedtime reading, teaching valuable lessons wrapped in a fun, colorful package. The 30th anniversary edition also includes a foiled cover and a complimentary audiobook to bring Elmer’s story to life in multiple ways.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.