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The Slightly Annoying Elephant

Published
May 2015
Main Genre
General Fiction General Fiction
Pages
32

About This Book

Number one bestselling author David Walliams presents his very first picture book for children of 3 and up. Illustrated by artistic genius, Tony Ross, this eBook comes with audio hilariously read by the author himself.

What's big, blue, bossy, and turns up uninvited?

A slightly annoying elephant, of course!

Introducing a magnificently warm and funny picture book from two remarkable talents.

Adopt your copy today!

Shortlisted for the Booktrust Best Book (Tech Stuff) Award.

Reviews

PRAISE FOR DAVID WALLIAMS'S FICTION:

"A pleasure to read. A beguilingly funny, original and thought-provoking tale… hilarious" Amanda Craig, The Times

"I absolutely love David Walliams's books. In a few more years they will become classics." – Sue Townsend, author of Adrian Mole

"A triumphant mix of wit and warmth" – Telegraph Books of the Year

"a new Roald Dahl" – The Times

"Another triumph for David Walliams. His books are a breath of wonderful fresh air" – The Sun

PRAISE FOR TONY ROSS'S PICTURE BOOKS:

"Children's favourite Tony Ross triumphs again" – The Times

" Tony Ross is a master at capturing the humour in childhood" – Books Magazine

"Hilarious and a godsend to parents" – Daily Mail

"A must for any parent and child" – The Guardian

"Brilliant touches of characterisation and silliness" – Books for Keeps

About the author

Since 2008 David Walliams has taken the children's literary world by storm. His bestselling eight novels have been translated into over forty languages and have sold over ten million copies in the UK alone. Walliams' books have achieved unprecedented critical acclaim and countless broadsheet reviewers have compared him to his all-time hero, Roald Dahl.

Born in London, Tony Ross went to art school in Liverpool. His cartoons have appeared in famous publications the world over. His first book, HUGO AND THE WICKED WINTER, was published in 1972. Tony has since written over 100 books and illustrated over 2000! His creations Towser and The Little Princess have been turned into TV series.

David and Tony have worked on four Number One bestselling picture books together, as well as six of David's phenomenally successful children's novels – Billionaire Boy, Gangsta Granny, Ratburger, Demon Dentist, Awful Auntie and Grandpa's Great Escape.

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First Edition May 2015 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0007581866
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eBook

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Nov 2013 -- Not Selected ISBN B00E7GOM84
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Dec 2013 HarperCollins (UK) ISBN 0007560664
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Dec 2013 -- Not Selected ISBN B00GP3NUD0
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