The third book in the personal & moving coming-of-age story set against the backdrop of the First World War. Winter, 1916. Ellie is determined to leave tiny Endstone village & follow her dream of becoming a nurse. But leaving home & starting work in the city hospital also means leaving behind her first-love & childhood friend, Jack. ...

When Elmer the patchwork elephant gets bored of standing out from the herd, can he hide his true colours? A delightful celebration of individuality from a significant children’s author, which is ideal to be used at Key Stage 1. younger-readers young-readers animal-picture-books ey-books zoo-picks 1 young-readers-1 early-books 1 top 100-092016 top 100-ages 3to 5 pboffer-1016 star-buys-17 top-100-201718-primary top-100-201718-35 top 100age 3to 5 top 100-all top 100-all 1718 top 100age 3to 7 top 100-reading-collections reading-spine-year-1 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 bestchildrensbooks 3for 2 rbmember anti-bully-picturebooks-related anti-bully-picturebooks-2018 anti-bully-allpicturebooks summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettreadingspine pm 19-offer ...

For over a quarter of a century readers have been joining Elmer the patchwork elephant on his exciting adventures. Now Elmer’s classic first story is available in this lovely board book edition. With its sturdy pages for little fingers, this gift is the perfect introduction to the world of Elmer. ...

Elmer the patchwork elephant really stands out. Firstly, he looks like a walking rainbow. Secondly, he loves to play cheeky jokes. We think it’s awesome to be as unique as Elmer. But one day, he feels tired of being different. So he paints himself grey to fit in with his herd. Hmmm. How long do you think he can hide his true colours? (Clue: not long!) David Mc Kee has given all of us something very special & unique in this joyful & reassuring picture book. A large-format Big Book of this beloved classic Ideal for sharing in a classroom, nursery or library
Includes: handy notes for grown-ups by the CLPE Heartwarming message that it’s OK to be different
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The latest Elmer story from master picture book maker, David Mc Kee – winner of the Book Trust Lifetime Achievement award, & the 2020 British Book Awards Nibbies Illustrator of the Year. It’s bedtime, & Elmer’s looking after two baby elephants. But how will he get them to sleep? A good walk will do it, Elmer thinks. But as they walk past their friends, everyone in the jungle seems to think he should tell them a bedtime story, & they each have their own favourites. What’s yours? ...

Elmer & the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has come out too soon & has lost its colours! But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colours? ...

Is it a walking rainbow? No – it’s Elmer the elephant! Join the world’s favourite patchwork hero in three bright & beautiful (and very funny) books. ...

Is it a walking rainbow? No – it’s Elmer the elephant! A multicoloured jungle hero who can’t help making you smile. Elmer is so jolly that simply being near him makes you feel happy. Basically, his name is a codeword for big fun! Monsters aren’t scary when you’re with Elmer. Races can have lots of winners. If you need a hero (or a friend), he’ll be there. & of course, he loves to play tricks! Find out why Elmer is one of the world’s best-loved story friends in these bright & beautiful books. Four merry classics starring a truly beloved character Heartwarming tales which explore friendship & fitting in Beautifully illustrated with David Mc Kee’s bright, surreal artwork Elmer’s infectious sense of fun brings each story to life bookpacks-0816 ...

An exclusive double delight from Elmer. Two tales full of rainbow-coloured joy. ...

When Elmer the patchwork elephant gets bored of standing out from the herd, can he hide his true colours? A delightful celebration of individuality from a significant children’s author, which is ideal to be used at Key Stage 1. bookpacks-0816 reading-spine-year-1 reading 3for 2 pie 3for 2 rbmember summer-18 sum-18 sum-18-ie piecorbettreadingspine pm 19-offer ...