Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. The subtle message is that it is OK to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this large format edition is a celebration of its continued popularity.
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"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 20071101)
"A celebration of individuality and laughter." (Publishers Weekly )
"Excellent" (Parent Guide )
"Striking effects with simple means." (The Times Literary Supplement )
"A wonderfully upbeat and powerful tale that celebrates the uniqueness of the individual - and provides one of literature's best-loved characters too." (Junior 20071101)
"A celebration of individuality and laughter." (Publishers Weekly )
"Excellent" (Parent Guide )
"Striking effects with simple means." (The Times Literary Supplement )
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The very first book about Elmer the patchwork elephant, now available for the first time in large format paperback.
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21 of 21 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
Elmer by David McKee is an extremely amusing, colourful book with a lovely moral to it. It tells the story of a multi-coloured elephant who, for once in his life, wants to mingle with the rest of his herd and be like all the others. When he does this he finds out what his true purpose is in life and that is to make the other elephants happy. A lovely story to read to a child and enjoyable for adults too.
10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
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Format:Paperback
All the Elmer books are brilliant. This is the first in the series. Elmer is a lovable elephant, who likes to play jokes on the other elephants. Once read you will fall in love with Elmer, and just have to read the other books.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By L. Senior
Format:Hardcover
I read this book when i was 7, i'm 21 now and still love it!!
It lets kids know that it's ok to be different.
It lets kids know that it's ok to be different.
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Good story
I read this to my son, who loves the colourful pages, and elephants and who honestly doesn't like elmer really?
Published 1 month ago by melissa
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Classic Tale About Being Different
First of all, who could resist this wonderfully colourful and joyful elephant? Elmer is an icon who stands for happiness and celebrating difference. Read more
Published 1 month ago by Pigkate
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surprise gift
my daughter often mentioned this book from her childhood, though i cannot recall reading it with her. Read more
Published 1 month ago by freewoman
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So boring I've hidden them
Sorry but the charm of Elmer is totally lost on me. My daughter was given a set of these books and I was as keen as she was to read them but, god, I got through all of one and... Read more
Published 1 month ago by H. Burns
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Elmer as popular as ever
A must for every childhood library!
Used this 'old favourite' at school when talking about how everyone is different/unique but still loved and should be proud of who they... Read more
Used this 'old favourite' at school when talking about how everyone is different/unique but still loved and should be proud of who they... Read more
Published 2 months ago by Fireworks
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Elmer
Very good book my daughter loves the story of Elmer and reads it over and over again. She enjoys it
Published 3 months ago by Miss Lydia Barrow
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Can a child grow up in today's world without Elmer?
There is free IT work related to Elmer using paint. This helps a child learn about control of the mouse and is a good start ot IT
Published 4 months ago by pom
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fab classic
I have always always loved this book. Now I can read it to my son where ever we are. Classic
Published 4 months ago by Claire
5.0 out of 5 stars
Childhood favourite
This is a book I grew up with and decided to treat myself to a copy. Elmer is a beautiful story of an animal struggling with difference, and being treated a certain way because of... Read more
Published 4 months ago by M. Shapland
5.0 out of 5 stars
Beautiful story
Bought this as a present as it's another friend's 3 yr old's favourite story. And I can see why: simple story, nice underlying ideas, beautiful pictures. Would recommend it.
Published 4 months ago by E. Dawe
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