Elmer
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...
Elmer's subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. This classic story is always a popular choice in Reception classrooms.
If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...
Elmer's subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. This classic story is always a popular choice in Reception classrooms.
If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them...
Elmer's subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. This classic story is always a popular choice in Reception classrooms.
If you would like to be invoiced for this product (or would like a different quantity), please email julia@chestnutbooks.co.uk with an order number and we’ll be happy to help.
We love this book because it is:
a celebration of friendship and kindness
encourages children to view differences positively
promotes discussion on everyone’s unique abilities
bright & colourful
a simple, engaging story
Learning opportunities:
PSHE ~ We are all unique
Design your own special elephant design (Elmer’s Special Day)
DT ~ use a milk bottle & collage to create an Elmer model
Computing ~ create a patchwork Elmer
Art ~ colour matching / mixing
Art ~ make a paper plate mask
Take part in Elmer day in May each year
Follow this link to the Elmer website for lots of activities & the chance to hire the costume! Elmer Website
