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Elmer: Big Book


Elmer Picture

No. of pages 32

Published: 2016

Great for age 3-8 years

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Perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or library, the original classic Elmer is now available as a big book, with notes for grown-ups at the back, created by the CLPE (Centre for Literacy in Primary Education). Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. This colourful picture book is known to millions and it's subtle message that it is OK to be different has made this first tale about everyone's favourite patchwork elephant a classic must-read for every bookshelf.

 

 

This book features in the following series: Elmer Picture, Elmer Series .

This book has been graded for interest at 0-5 years.

There are 32 pages in this book.

This is a picture book. A picture book uses pictures and text to tell the story. The number of words varies from zero ('wordless') to around 1k over 32 pages. Picture books are typically aimed at young readers (age 3-6) but can also be aimed at older children (7+).

This book was published in 2016 by Andersen Press Ltd .

David McKee is also the creator of both Mr Benn, which was voted 6th of the Top 100 Children's Programmes on TV, and King Rollo.

 

This book is in the following series:

Elmer Picture

Elmer Series

This book features the following character:

Elmer
This book features Mckee's character, Elmer.

"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 *

 

"Every child should get to know Elmer the patchwork elephant.'" * Riveting Reads SLA 3-6 *