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Highlights
- "McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter.
- 4-8 Years
- 9.2" x 7.9" Hardcover
- 32 Pages
- Juvenile Fiction, Animals
- Series Name: Elmer Books
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About the Book
All the elephants of the jungle were gray except Elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant colors until the day he got tired of being different and making the other elephants laugh.Book Synopsis
"McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." --Publishers Weekly
Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!
If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone's favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.
From the Back Cover
Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him! If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? The surprising conclusion of David McKee's comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter.
Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that he's happiest just being himself. "McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." -- Publisher's Weekly.
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"McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." -- Publishers Weekly
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