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The elephants are not happy - the hippos have come to share the river because theirs has dried up. When they complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, everyone's favourite patchwork elephant sets off to see if he can find a solution . . .

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"A lesson in tolerance, co-operation - and recognising colours." * Culture Sunday Times *
"Visually and Morally admirable" * The Sunday Times *
"All the charm of its predecessors" * Publishing News *
"With its vibrant, eye-catching colors and engaging goings-on, this book is a visual delight." * School Library Journal *
"A lovely story about co-operation . . . the pictures are a delight with wonderful colours and plenty to look at on every page." -- Sue Magee * The Bookbag *

Elmer and the Hippos

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    A Paperback / softback by David McKee

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      Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
      Publication Date: 07/07/2011
      ISBN13: 9781842709818, 978-1842709818
      ISBN10: 184270981X
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      The elephants are not happy - the hippos have come to share the river because theirs has dried up. When they complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, everyone's favourite patchwork elephant sets off to see if he can find a solution . . .

      Trade Review
      "A lesson in tolerance, co-operation - and recognising colours." * Culture Sunday Times *
      "Visually and Morally admirable" * The Sunday Times *
      "All the charm of its predecessors" * Publishing News *
      "With its vibrant, eye-catching colors and engaging goings-on, this book is a visual delight." * School Library Journal *
      "A lovely story about co-operation . . . the pictures are a delight with wonderful colours and plenty to look at on every page." -- Sue Magee * The Bookbag *

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