The Slightly Annoying Elephant
Jumbo giggles for little people! A slightly (no, very) silly story for little laughter-lovers. What’s big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited? A slightly annoying elephant, of course! But what’s he doing at your house? Perhaps it’s to do with that ‘Adopt an Elephant’ form you filled in at the zoo… Find out how to deal with your rude and irritating guest in this wacky picture book. Jumbo laughs from a comedy king – plus brilliant pictures by genius artist Tony Ross!
- The first picture book by funny hero David Walliams
- A cheeky story about manners and good behaviour
- Brilliantly witty artwork by the talented Tony Ross
- “Perfect for children who love mayhem” – Bookbag
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Authors
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Comedian and writer David Walliams is one of Britain’s bestselling children’s authors
Awards
David Walliams has twice won Children’s Book of the Year at the National Book Awards, for Ratburger and The Demon Dentist, along with many regional prizes including the Sheffield, Doncaster, Stockport and Lincolnshire Young People’s Book Awards.
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Multi-award-winning Tony Ross has become one of the best-known creators of original and traditional picture books and his work has been published all over the world. As well as his own books, he has illustrated books for authors such as Roald Dahl, Paula Danziger and Michael Palin.
Awards
Tony Ross has won a number of awards for illustration, including the Dutch Silver Paintbrush Award for the best illustrations by a foreign artist.
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