Dorothy Clark

Becky Palmer

Join Ellie and Lump - two toddler elephants - on their very busy (very noisy) day! In this big-hearted and bouncy read-aloud story about a special day in the life of two adorable elephants, Ellie and Lump are bubbling with energy from the moment they wake up - they're just ready to explode! There's a lot to do: boing-boing-bouncing on beds, split-splatting eggs for breakfast, whizz-whooshing around on supermarket trollies and blowing up balloons. They're planning a big birthday surprise ... but who is it for? Illustrator Becky Palmer captures the joy and excitement of a day out with mum and the thrills of planning a party, while the read-aloud text with wonderfully rhythmical sound effects makes this a fizzy first reading experience perfect for sharing with toddlers. With its surprise party finale, will be a brilliant birthday gift purchase for pre-schoolers! Full of rhythm and read-aloud sound effects, this first reading experience has all the bounce and cheer of Helen Oxenbury's classic baby board books, and encourages little ones to join in. A debut to our list from the 2013 Sebastian Walker prize winner Becky Palmer, whose illustrations are full of charm and joy.

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