Overview
It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight... This festive story is now available for the first time in a glittery padded board book, perfect for sharing with little ones.
Full Product Details
Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 18.40cm
, Height: 1.70cm
, Length: 20.80cm
Weight: 0.420kg
ISBN: 9781783444663
ISBN 10: 1783444665
Pages: 26
Publication Date: 01 September 2016
Recommended Age: From 0 to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Preschool (0-5)
Format: Board book
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: Not yet available
This item is yet to be released. You can pre-order this item and we will dispatch it to you upon its release.
Reviews
"""Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining – with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas"" * Carousel * ""Another classic"" * Glasgow Herald * ""A festive, glittery treat of a book... This story is a must-have for fans of the beloved patchwork elephant"" * Baby London * ""Any fan of Elmer will love this book"" * What The Redhead Said blog * ""A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant."" -- Fiona Noble * The Bookseller *"
Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining - with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas Carousel Another classic Glasgow Herald A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller One of David McKee's warmest stories - sure to be a hit amongst both old and new fans of the patchwork coloured elephant. Carousel Magazine Elmer the Elephant is an established favourite with the two-to-five age group. In this seasonal tale, the bright bold illustrations and sense of fun are perfect for very little ones. -- Sally Morris Daily Mail
Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining - with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas Carousel Another classic Glasgow Herald A festive, glittery treat of a book... This story is a must-have for fans of the beloved patchwork elephant Baby London Any fan of Elmer will love this book What The Redhead Said blog A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller
Author Information
David is the creator of several well-known characters including King Rollo and Mr Benn. His most famous creation is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for, among others, Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. David lives in Arles, France.
