Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition (Elmer Picture Books)
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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.

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 1989.

‘A deserved favourite with the 2-5s’ SUNDAY TIMES

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If there was even a little smile, it was usually Elmer who started it

Over 10 million copies of the Elmer series sold worldwide!

A deserved favourite with the 2-5s - The Sunday times

David mckee won the british Book Awards Illustrator of the Year

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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… Cuddle in with your very own Elmer soft toy and read the family-favourite picture book together with this Elmer Book and Toy Gift Set. Celebrate Elmer’s birthday with this chunky shaped board book perfect for gifting. It’s Elmer’s bedtime, but he still needs to find the perfect place to sleep. Bring the adventure to life with puppet-Elmer.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Andersen Press
Publication date ‏ : ‎ 6 Sept. 1990
Edition ‏ : ‎ 1st
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Print length ‏ : ‎ 32 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1842707310
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1842707319
Item weight ‏ : ‎ 215 g
Reading age ‏ : ‎ 1 – 4 years, from customers
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 24 x 0.4 x 27.5 cm
Part of series ‏ : ‎ Elmer

Customers say

Customers love this classic children’s book for its colorful illustrations that draw babies in and help them learn about colors. Moreover, they appreciate how it teaches children to be themselves, with one customer noting how Elmer plays a practical joke on the other elephants. Additionally, the story is easy to understand and read aloud, and customers find it an excellent value.

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