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Name: Elmer takes off
Author: David McKee

Elmer, a charming patchwork elephant, brushes off doubts when a fierce wind gusts through the meadow. Confident that nothing can land him, he reassures his animal and bird friends, engaging them in the excitement of wind and flight. Together they watch the sky's bustling dance, enjoying the wonder of nature’s breezes.

First publish date: 1998

Genre: Children's Fiction/Picture Books

Authors: David McKee

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