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My First Elmer

Shaped Board Book
By David McKee
Series: Elmer Shaped Board Books
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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, this classic tale has been abridged for the very youngest... Read More
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Elmer is different. Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, this classic tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition. With its sturdy shaped pages for little fingers and its eye-catching march across any bookshelf, this gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer.

Discover the original Elmer story in a chunky board book shaped like Elmer himself! A perfect introduction to the world of Elmer for the very youngest readers.

Description

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, this classic tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition. With its sturdy shaped pages for little fingers and its eye-catching march across any bookshelf, this gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer.
'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMES

Product Details

INFORMATION

Barcode: 9781783446773

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 03 May 2018

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Length: 9.0mm

Width: 240.0mm

Height: 235.0mm

Weight: 295g

Pages: 10

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Series: Elmer Shaped Board Books

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  • My First Elmer
    $1900
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    My First Elmer
    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, this classic tale has...
    By David McKee
    Board book
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    Ships early October
  • My First Elmer Gift
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    My First Elmer Gift
    Elmer gets the greatest gift of all in this chunky, shaped board book!Aunt Zelda has a very special present to give to Elmer from Grandpa Eldo, but she might need a bit of help from Elmer and Rose to remember...
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About the Author

David McKee's first book was published in 1964. His books are now published in many languages throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. He is one of the leading contemporary children's book creators.

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