Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and Wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd - and they get a shock when they see she is pink! No wonder she is called Rose. But there is an even greater surprise in store when they reach her herd - because everyone single one of them is pink!

Creators

David McKee's first book was published in 1964. His books are now published throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. He is one of the leading contemporary children's book creators.

Reviews

For a well-constructed story and an instantly recognisable character, it’s hard to beat Elmer the patchwork elephant.’

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A mesmerising treat for the eyes.

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