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Don't Say Elephant!

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Don't Say Elephant! is a delightful children's book that spins the tale of a young child attending a family wedding. The youngster is given the crucial task of delivering a particular message to the bride and groom. However, there's an unexpected twist with words that makes this responsibility hilariously challenging, capturing the heart of both kids and adults.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's story filled with humour and heart, perfect for young readers who love silly animal antics and unexpected twists. Its engaging narrative and vibrant illustrations make it an entertaining choice for family reading time, encouraging laughter and fun on every page.

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Don't Say Elephant!

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Join Pancakes and Cha-Cha as they fall into a brilliant world of magic, mischief and a whole lot of pizza!

Pancakes and Cha-Cha are set for a perfect day of pizza and playing in the park... when they are surprised by a genie granting wishes!

What in the whole wide world will they wish for? Treasure or magical powers? Or a pizza the size of a paddling pool? Or maybe - just maybe - they'll be surprised by something unexpected.

Stuart Heritage and Nicola Slater, creators of the hilarious Jonathan the Magic Pony, are back with a warm-hearted and very funny story about brotherly love, the art of compromise and an elephant covered in cheese.

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Don't Say Elephant! by Stuart Heritage is a delightful children's book praised for its humour and engaging narrative. Reviewers appreciate its clever storytelling and illustrations, which captivate young readers and effectively teach about the pitfalls of reverse psychology. The playful dialogue between characters provides a fun reading experience for both children and adults.

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INFORMATION

ISBN: 9780241529584

Publisher: Penguin Random House Children's UK

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 29 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Puffin

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Nicola Slater
  • Illustrated by Nicola Slater

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 234.0mm

Height: 286.0mm

Weight: 213g

Pages: 32

About the Author

Stuart Heritage (Author) Stuart Heritage has written for the Guardian since 2009. His weekly column about his young son 'Man With a Pram' ran in the paper's Family section between 2015-16. Earlier in his career he founded a website that was named as both Metro's Best British Blog and one of the Observer top 50 most powerful blogs in the world. He has also written for Vanity Fair, Esquire, The Times, Men's Health, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Red, Marie Clare and the NME. He is also the author of picture books Jonathan the Magic Pony, and Don't Say Elephant!, and has credits on popular TV shows including Bluey. He lives in Ashford, Kent. Nicola Slater (Illustrator) Nicola Slater is a children's book illustrator and popcorn aficionado. She was born in the windy north of England and later moved to Buckinghamshire, where she went to school. Nicola lives with her family in Cheshire, England, close to the local cinema, which she visits very often.

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