Everyone loves the little patchwork elephant from David McKee’s timeless storybook and the colourful 20cm Elmer soft toy with his distinctive long trunk and big ears makes the perfect story time companion. Cuddle up together with your new companion on the sofa or take it with you to the on an adventure wherever you go!

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The subtle message is that it is OK to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this large format edition is a celebration of its continued popularity. Decorate an elephant for Elmer Day using unusual shapes, patterns and colours (see Resources below). The super soft little elephant features an array of bright and bold colours making it a fun way for little ones to learn their colours! Look at the illustrations in the book and think of speech / thought bubbles for the elephants and other animals. Ask children to paint them using warm colours, cold colours, a mixture of colours or different shades of the same colour!

Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. The perfect gift for any Elmer fan and the array of bright and bold colours makes it a fun way for little ones to learn their colours! Use the ‘Elephant Expressions’ sheet (see Resources below) to investigate different emotions and how these are expressed.