By David McKee (author) , Marysia Milewski (illustrator) Part of the Elmer Picture Books series
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It's elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win? Thankfully, Elmer has an idea…
When the hippos challenge the elephants to a game of tug of war, all the animals are excited to find out who will. win. But when the teams start to pull, no one moves! Days later, they are still competing and the other animals have lost interest, but luckily Elmer has a plan that will finally end the game…
A funny story with a subtle lesson that winning isn't everything, from master storyteller David McKee (1935-2022) and illustrated by his dear friend Marysia Milewski.
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.
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It's elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win?
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Elmer and the Tug of War and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Elmer and the Tug of War features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Animal Stories, Children’s / Teenage social topics: War and conflict issues, Children’s / Teenage general interest: Humour and jokes, Recommendations, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Children’s / Teenage: General interest
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Elmer and the Tug of War was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press an imprint of Andersen Press Ltd
Elmer and the Tug of War has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Elmer Picture Books series
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