How strangers can become friends is the theme of this entertaining story about Elmer, everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant and this edition comes complete with audio CD. This time, Elmer and his friends in the jungle help Kangaroo find out that he can jump after all. At first the Kangaroos seem strange but soon, everyone in the jungle is used to them and they all become good friends. Books featuring the wonderfully colourful elephant called Elmer are essential bedroom companions. The CD is read by Ray Brooks and comes complete with original music and sound effects. Perfect for toddlers. To see other Elmer titles click here.
Is there a difference between a bounce and a jump? Kangaroo thinks there is, and he is very concerned he is going to look silly in the upcoming jumping competition, until Elmer helps him discover that the one will do just as well as the other. Read along with the audio CD is included in this title to bring the story to life!
David McKee (January 1935 – April 2022) was born in Devon and studied at Plymouth Art College. In the early part of his career, McKee regularly drew and sold humorous drawings to magazines and newspapers such as The Times Educational Supplement, Punch and the Reader’s Digest.
David McKee wrote and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press and penned a number of children’s classics including King Rollo, Mr Benn, Not Now Bernard and of course, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.