Everyone loves Elmer, the patchwork elephant and this book plus glove puppet is going to make bedtimes extra special fun.
As Elmer says goodnight to his friends and searches for the perfect place to settle down to sleep, reader – or readee – can join in with all the actions, operating the glove puppet that bursts through the centre of the book. Elmer can wave, yawn and laugh. Delight guaranteed, this is certain to send everyone to sleep smiling.
It's Elmer's bedtime, but he still needs to find the perfect place to sleep. Bring the adventure to life as puppet-Elmer splashes in the lake with the hippos, tries to climb a tree with the monkeys, yawns, snuggles and waves goodbye.
The cuddly puppet fits both big and little hands, making this interactive hand puppet book perfect for sharing between parent and child.
'A perfect bedtime story - gentle, funny and full of warmth. David McKee's illustrations always dazzle, and here the jungle scenes are practically glow in the dark' - LoveReading4Kids
'With colourful watercolour illustrations and gentle humour, this charming tale is the perfect bedtime read' - BookTrust
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About David McKee
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rolo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art Colege, where he had a traditional training. On leaving co lege he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especia ly by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
