Elfrida Vipont, Raymond Briggs (Illustrator), Raymond Briggs

The Elephant and the Bad Baby

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Summary

Follow along with the adventures of a giant elephant and a mischievous baby in this timeless picture-book story, illustrated by Raymond Briggs.

When an Elephant meets a Bad Baby and offers them a ride, it's the start of a wild adventure - going 'rumpeta, rumpeta, rumpeta' down the road, and helping themselves to ice creams, lollipops, and all manner of sweet treats.

But as a long line of disgruntled shopkeepers and salespeople begin to follow them, Bad Baby must learn the importance of saying 'please' – and all the trouble you can get into if you forget . . .

More classic titles from Raymond Briggs:
The Bear
Jim and the Beanstalk
The Snowman - a wordless picture book
Father Christmas
Father Christmas Goes on Holiday

About the authors

Elfrida Vipont

Elfrida Vipont worked as a teacher, singer and writer. She wrote over 30 books and won the Carnegie Medal in 1950 for Lark on the Wing.

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Raymond Briggs (Illustrator)

Raymond Briggs was born in London in 1934. He was the author of the hugely successful children's books Father Christmas and The Snowman. These books have been translated into many languages and adapted into films, stage shows and animations. His other books include Fungus the Bogeyman, The Bear, Ug, When the Wind Blows, Ethel & Ernest, a biography of his parents, and his latest, Time for Lights Out, a contemplation on old age, told through words and pictures.