The Elephant and the Bad Baby
Interest age: 1-3
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(5 reviews with an average rating of 5 out of 5)
Author: Elfrida Vipont Illustrator: Raymond Briggs
Publisher: Puffin
One day, an elephant offers a baby a ride through the town, and the set off on a great adventure. But when the elephant finds out that the bad baby has forgotten his manners, the adventure comes to an abrupt end.
This is an irresistible picture book with a naughty baby hero, and a repeated 'rumpeta trumpeta' of a chorus that children will love to join in with. Raymond Briggs' winning illustrations make this perfect for younger toddlers, whose powers of concentration are beginning to grow.
Raymond Briggs is one of our most respected and beloved artists. Born in Wimbledon in 1934, he studied at the Slade School of Fine Art and went on to produce a treasure trove of work. He has created characters that are now icons for generations of children, including Fungus the Bogeyman, Father Christmas and, of course, the beloved Snowman. His original Mother Goose was published in 1966 and won the prestigious Kate Greenaway Medal. His work has won numerous awards and been adapted for film on several occasions, including, most recently, Ethel and Ernest.
Raymond Briggs was given the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award in 2017.
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What you thought...
My daughter enjoys this book and always joins in with the 'rumpeter rumpeter rumpeter' part. It is a family favourite.
Mummybear86, 03 May 2017
Omg I love reading this book. I remember reading it as a child
Natasha100, 27 February 2017
excellent children story
claudia, 27 December 2016
A fantastic classic story with wonderful illustrations by Raymond Briggs. My son loves bumping up and down on my knee every time we go "rumpeta, rumpeta, all down the street". A gentle way to foster politeness early on? "Yes please!"
Quizny, 22 February 2016
good book laceys loves elephants and she likes this as a bed time story
lacey, 08 February 2012
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