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My First Elmer Christmas

Shaped Board Book
By David McKee
Series: Elmer Shaped Board Books
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My First Elmer Christmas by David McKee is a delightful children's story featuring the beloved patchwork elephant, Elmer. As Christmas approaches, Elmer and his friends prepare for the festive season with joy and excitement. The book introduces young readers to the spirit of togetherness and giving, wrapped in vibrant illustrations and simple text suitable for early readers.
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Format: Board book
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This delightful children's book may appeal to you if you enjoy heartwarming stories that capture the magic of Christmas through colourful illustrations and beloved characters. It's perfect for introducing young readers to themes of friendship, diversity, and holiday cheer during the festive season.

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My First Elmer Christmas

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A deserved favourite with the 2-5s SUNDAY TIMES

With its sturdy shaped board pages for little fingers, this Christmas gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer.

It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. This year, Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight...

Full of colour, wisdom, and pathos, this classic Christmas tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition.

Series: Elmer Shaped Board Books

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The book is praised for capturing the excitement of Christmas, appealing splendidly to a young audience. Elmer serves as the perfect embodiment of goodwill and cheer, making it a delightful festive read and a charming introduction for newcomers to the beloved character.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839130540

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Board book

Date Published: 07 October 2021

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 9.0mm

Width: 230.0mm

Height: 242.0mm

Weight: 265g

Pages: 10

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Children's Board Books Children's Books Children's Christmas Books and Gifts Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational Christmas Books and Gifts David McKee Series: Elmer Shaped Board Books

About the Author

David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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