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Elmer's Special Day

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Elmer's Special Day by David McKee is a delightful children's book about Elmer, the beloved patchwork elephant, who is excitedly preparing for the annual parade. Elmer devises a plan to ensure this year's celebration is inclusive and vibrant, teaching young readers about community, celebration, and the joy of diversity. Packed with vivid illustrations and a heartfelt message, this story is perfect for young audiences.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this book if you love colourful adventures and stories about celebrating diversity and friendship. It's a charming tale that brings joy with its vibrant illustrations and heartwarming message about being unique and working together to make special moments even brighter.

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Elmer's Special Day

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...

A celebration of inclusion, this stunningly colourful Elmer story is the best yet.

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Elmer's Special Day is the stunning 17th story in the beloved Elmer series, now available in paperback edition.

It's almost Elmer's Day again for the elephants, and they have begun their preparations already. However, in all the excitement, they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. So, Elmer decides to change the rules and invites every single animal to join in the parade. They have a surprise in store for Elmer...

Series: Elmer Picture Books

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Elmer's Special Day by David McKee is celebrated for its vibrant illustrations and engaging storytelling, making it suitable for developing children's reading skills and confidence. It's highly recommended for young readers, particularly those in the 2-5 age range, as Elmer and his friends are regarded as essential characters in children's literacy. The book also celebrates themes of inclusivity and collective enjoyment, marking Elmer's 20th anniversary.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781842709856

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2011

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

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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