The Elephant and the Bad Baby

Name: The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Brand: Penguin Random House NZ
SKU: 9780241704189
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By Elfrida Vipont and Raymond Briggs

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Follow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story, illustrated by Raymond Briggs. When an Elephant meets a Bad Baby and offers them a ride, it's the start of a wild adventure - going 'rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta'... Read More

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Description

Follow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story, illustrated by Raymond Briggs.

When an Elephant meets a Bad Baby and offers them a ride, it's the start of a wild adventure - going 'rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta' down the road, and helping themselves to ice creams, lollipops, and all manner of sweet treats.

But as a long line of disgruntled shopkeepers and salespeople begin to follow them, Bad Baby must learn the importance of saying 'please' - and all the trouble you can get into if you forget...

More classic titles from Raymond Briggs:

The Bear
Jim and the Beanstalk
The Snowman - a wordless picture book
Father Christmas
Father Christmas Goes on Holiday

Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241704189

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Board book

Date Published: 16 May 2024

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

Illustrated by Raymond Briggs

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 20.0mm

Width: 200.0mm

Height: 160.0mm

Weight: 412g

Pages: 34

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Elfrida Vipont Penguin Books Raymond Briggs

About the Author

Raymond Briggs (Author, Illustrator) Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He was the author of the hugely successful children's books Father Christmas and The Snowman. These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, stage shows and animations. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, The Bear, Ug, When the Wind Blows, Ethel & Ernest, a biography of his parents, and his latest, Time for Lights Out, a contemplation on old age, told through words and pictures. Elfrida Vipont (Author) Elfrida Vipont worked as a teacher, singer and writer. She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing.

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