This is perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or libary, the orig
inal classic Elmer is now available as a big book, witnotes for grown-ups at the
back, created by the CLPE (Centre or Literacy in Primary Education). Elmer the
colourful patchworkelephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book w
as ublished in 1989. This colourful picture book is known to millionsand it's su
btle message - that it is Ok to be different - has mad this first tale about eve
ryone's favourite patchwork elephant aclassic must-read for every bookshelf e p
f hrThe young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur or
ganise a race. Each decorated a different colour, the racers set off around the
course and discover things about themselves - Blue may be first and Orange secon
d, but White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny and Yellow is a cheat. Luckily Y
ellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a
medal from Elmer.
