Elmer and the Tug of War

funny · colourful · playful · thought-provoking

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What is Elmer and the Tug of War about?

When the hippos challenge the elephants to a jungle tug of war, everyone gathers to watch the exciting contest. But as both teams pull with all their might, the rope refuses to move. The animals keep trying for days, while the crowd grows bored and wanders away. With the teams stuck in a never-ending struggle, Elmer thinks of a clever plan to bring the contest to an end and show that winning is not always the most important thing.

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.