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The Elephant and the Bad Baby

Name: The Elephant and the Bad Baby
ISBN: 9780241016398

By Elfrida Vipont

Adjectives

playful humorous charming

Genres

Humour Animals Classics

Synopsis

An elephant meets a mischievous baby and offers him a ride. Together, they embark on a lively adventure, helping themselves to treats from various shops without asking. As a trail of angry shopkeepers follows them, the baby learns the importance of saying 'please,' leading to a delightful conclusion with pancakes for everyone.

About the author

Elfrida Vipont was a British author who loved writing stories for children. She is best known for her book 'The Lark in the Morn', which tells the tale of a girl's adventures in music and friendship. Elfrida's books are full of warmth and imagination, making them favourites with young readers.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

1969

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