Aided and abetted by his ventriloquist cousin Wilbur, Elnmer pretends to be blown away on the windiest day. They make fools of the other elephants, but when the laughter dies down Elmer reassures them that a heavy elephant is safe in the worst of gales. When he tries to prove it, much to his surprise, he really does get blown away! McKee's unpredictable storyline and familiar bright artwork make this another winner for Elmer fans ('of whom there are a growing number' -Books Etc Books Magazine.