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Elmer and the Hippos

By David Mckee

Part of the Elmer series

Adjectives

colourful heartwarming engaging

Genres

Animals Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

When the hippos' river dries up, they move into the elephants' river, causing tension among the elephants. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, investigates and discovers a way to restore the hippos' river. However, success depends on both groups overcoming their differences and working together.

About the author

David McKee was a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the colourful Elmer the Patchwork Elephant stories. His books are loved by children all around the world for their fun characters and important messages about being unique and accepting others. David McKee also created Mr Benn, another much-loved character from books and television.

Pages

36 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2011

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