January 2014 Book of the Month Best-selling Elmer, the only patchwork coloured elephant in the jungle, loves playing with his friends. This time, Elmer teams up with Snake to outwit all the elephants and all the other animals who want to play a trick on him. Elmer is looking pale. Is he really poorly as the elephants think? It could be that Snake is helping him. But Snake is playing tricks of his own! Luckily, everyone can enjoy the last laugh!
Discover who tricks whom in this entertaining picture book about everyone's favourite patchwork elephant in this 25th Anniversary year of the Elmer Books.
The elephants want to play a trick on Elmer but they can't think of one! So they ask wily old Snake to help them...
With its vibrant, eye-catching colors and engaging goings-on, this book is a visual delight. School Library Journal
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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.
