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Elmer is 30! This classic picturebook about a patchwork elephant has been enjoyed by millions of children worldwide. Elmer is the joker of the herd, keeping everyone happy with his games and pranks, but we meet him at a point in his life when he does not want to be different.
He dyes himself grey to be like everyone else and rejoins the herd unnoticed. He soon becomes bored as the rest of the herd stand silent and still. So, he lets out a big ‘boo’ and the herd fall about in shock.
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