Maple
Created by: Maplewell Hall School
Location: Leicester Museum & Art Gallery – Leicester Stories Gallery (downstairs)
Overview
Maple isn’t just any model elephant— their burst of colour and creativity makes them totally unique! With their bright rainbow of blues, reds, yellows, and greens, Maple brings joy wherever they go. Cheerful, kind, and full of imagination. Maple loves to help friends, solve problems and always sees the bright side of things. Maples colourful personality makes them stand out in any classroom, and reminds everyone that being different is something to celebrate!
Location
Leicester Musuem & Art Gallery – Leicester Stories Gallery (downstairs)
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