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DATE OF RELEASE: 10 SEPT 2026

It’s elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win? Thankfully, Elmer has an idea… When the hippos challenge the elephants to a game of tug of war, all the animals are excited to find out who will. win. But when the teams start to pull, no one moves! Days later, they are still competing and the other animals have lost interest, but luckily Elmer has a plan that will finally end the game…A funny story with a subtle lesson that winning isn't everything, from master storyteller David McKee (1935-2022) and illustrated by his dear friend Marysia Milewski.


Hardback

Publication: 10 Sept 2026, Andersen Press
ISBN: 9781839136382

Extent: 32 pages

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      Description

      DATE OF RELEASE: 10 SEPT 2026

      It’s elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win? Thankfully, Elmer has an idea… When the hippos challenge the elephants to a game of tug of war, all the animals are excited to find out who will. win. But when the teams start to pull, no one moves! Days later, they are still competing and the other animals have lost interest, but luckily Elmer has a plan that will finally end the game…A funny story with a subtle lesson that winning isn't everything, from master storyteller David McKee (1935-2022) and illustrated by his dear friend Marysia Milewski.


      Hardback

      Publication: 10 Sept 2026, Andersen Press
      ISBN: 9781839136382

      Extent: 32 pages

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