This month’s story is from BookTrust and is Elmer by David McKee.
You can borrow more Elmer books from your local library
Why not try one of these activity ideas:
- Elmer is the most colourful elephant do you have a favourite colour?
- Draw and colour in your own colourful patchwork Elmer elephant
- Can you stamp around and make a noise like Elmer and his elephant friends?
- Elmer loves to play jokes and make his friends laugh, do you know a joke that makes your friends laugh?
- Elmer goes on a long walk and sees lots of animals, why don’t you go on a walk and see what animals and birds you can find.
- Elmer gets tired of being different, but he learns that being different is not a bad thing. What things do you like to do that is different to your friends?
If you are looking for some other Elmer themed activities, check out these websites
Sponge Painted Elmer: https://buggyandbuddy.com/sponge-painting-elmer-elephant/
Patchwork People, inspired by Elmer: https://homegrownfriends.com/home/patchwork-people-inspired-elmer/
Milk Jug Elmer: https://theimaginationtree.com/milk-jug-elmer-elephant-craft
For more great ideas of activities to try with your young children check out the Talk Listen Cuddle website.