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Never put a camel in a sailing boat, or a tiger on a train, and don't even THINK about asking a whale to ride a bike! Patricia Cleveland-Peck and David Tazzyman’s laugh-out-loud picture book, You Can’t Take an Elephant on the Bus, took the world by storm when it first published in 2015. Jam-packed with animals causing total disaster as they try to travel in the most unsuitable vehicles, it became an instant bestseller with children and adults alike.

The creative duo has since gone on to publish four more riotous picture books, all of which feature their trademark hilarious rhyming text and spectacular illustrations.

The books, now with over a quarter of a million copies sold, are firm favourites with Toppsta readers as shown by the many 5* reviews. Children love the simple humour, engaging rhymes and fun array of creatures that get into all sorts of mishaps. And parents love how easy the books are to read aloud and the subtle introduction to different animals and their characteristics. The books can be read in any order and are perfect for fans of picture books like Oi Frog.

The latest book in the series – You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car - features a band of weird and wonderful creatures who try to compete in the most unsuitable sports. From zebras playing cricket to a walrus on a mountain bike, it's riotous, irresistible fun!

Read all the Elephant books in order:

Book 1: You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus (2015)
Book 2: You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger (2018)
Book 3: You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency (2020)
Book 4: You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday (2021)
Book 5: You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car (2022)

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Book 1
You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus
Book 1

You Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus

You can't take an elephant on the bus ... It would simply cause a terrible fuss! Elephants' bottoms are heavy and fat a... MoreYou Can't Take An Elephant On the Bus

(39 reviews) 5 39
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Book 2
You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger
Book 2

You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger

'Chaotically witty illustrations will have little ones squealing with mirth' - The Evening Standard_______________Elepha... MoreYou Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Digger

(13 reviews) 5 13
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Book 3
You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency
Book 3

You Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency

'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian, on You Can't Take an Elephant on the Bus _______________ An elephant firefighter?... MoreYou Can't Call an Elephant in an Emergency

(15 reviews) 5 15
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Book 4
You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday
Book 4

You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday

'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone_______________A cheetah in charge of a camper van? Rhinos rampaging round the camp... MoreYou Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday

(63 reviews) 5 63
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Book 5
You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car
Book 5

You Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car

'Brilliantly funny' - Abi Elphinstone on You Can't Take an Elephant on Holiday'You will laugh out loud' - Guardian on Yo... MoreYou Can't Let an Elephant Drive a Racing Car

(22 reviews) 5 22
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