Elmer's Special Day
A celebration of inclusion, this stunningly colourful Elmer story is the best yet.
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Synopsis
It's almost Elmer's Day again and the elephants have begun their preparations. But in all the excitement they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. Elmer changes the rules, and invites every single animal to join in the parade, but they have a surprise in store for Elmer...
Editorial Reviews
"A special Elmer book, brilliantly bright and decorative. Great for growing reading prediction and confidence." - Gill Roberts, Carousel
"A deserved favourite with the 2-5s." - The Sunday Times
"Every child should get to know Elmer the patchwork elephant." - Riveting Reads SLA 3-6
"Books featuring Elmer and his friends are universally acknowledged as essential for the nursery." - Julia Eccleshare – lovereading4kids.co.uk
"This book is a wonderful celebration not just of the fun that can be had when everyone 'all
joins in' but also of Elmer's 20th birthday." - Lovereading4kids
"This is a visual treat." - The Daily Telegraph
"The first Elmer book seemed like a great and original one-off, McKee's extraordinary imagination and colourful art have between them maintained originality and delight over all these years: amazing." - Chris Brown, School Librarian
"McKee, like the animals, has clearly had fun with his art: there is much to amuse in his playful scenes, particularly those of the preparations and parade. Elmer fans will not be disappointed by his latest jungle frolics." - Books for Keeps
"A truly special book, and Elmer fans young and old, will not be disappointed." - Jo Heffer, The Bookbag
"An absolute classic." - EYE
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