Elmer's new friend
By David Mckee
Who is Elmer’s mysterious new friend, growing taller and crawling through the jungle?
playful · mysterious · funny · interactive
Genres
What is Elmer's new friend about?
Elmer the patchwork elephant has a mysterious new friend, but none of the jungle animals can work out who it is. Is it Crocodile, the monkeys or someone completely unexpected? Grandpa Eldo offers clues: the friend is growing taller, crawls along on their tummy and cannot fly. As Elmer’s friends guess and wonder, the mystery becomes more intriguing. Turn to the final page for a playful surprise, where a reflection reveals exactly who Elmer’s new friend really is.
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
20 pages
Reading age
Picture Book (2-7)
This edition
2002
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