Is there a difference between a bounce and a jump? Kangaroo thinks there is, and he is very concerned he is going to look silly in the upcoming jumping competition, until Elmer helps him discover that the one will do just as well as the other.

Creators

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

Reviews

Beguiling and colourful pictures illustrate a text that will captivate children.

Publishing News

Books featuring Elmer and his friends are universally acknowledged as essential for the nursery.

Julia Eccleshare

There is something supremely child-friendly about that patchwork elephant.

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