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. Full of color, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime. Collect this special 30th birthday hardback edition of David McKee's first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favorite. With this collector's edition comes a very special Elmer print inside! Deservedly a modern classic, with over 10 million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmers subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world.