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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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"Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it." * Exepose *
"Its message of celebrating diversity and uniqueness is just as topical today as it was when celebrated author David McKee first created Elmer." * Junior Magazine *
"This board book edition is everything you would hope for... perfect." * The Bookbag *
"A deserved favourite with the 2-5s." * The Sunday Times *
"A wonderfully upbeat and powerful tale that celebrates the uniqueness of the individual - and provides one of literature's best-loved characters too." * Junior *

Elmer

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    A Paperback / softback by David McKee

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      Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 06/09/2007
      ISBN13: 9781842707319, 978-1842707319
      ISBN10: 1842707310

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      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

      Trade Review
      "Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it." * Exepose *
      "Its message of celebrating diversity and uniqueness is just as topical today as it was when celebrated author David McKee first created Elmer." * Junior Magazine *
      "This board book edition is everything you would hope for... perfect." * The Bookbag *
      "A deserved favourite with the 2-5s." * The Sunday Times *
      "A wonderfully upbeat and powerful tale that celebrates the uniqueness of the individual - and provides one of literature's best-loved characters too." * Junior *

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