Elmer
Published on 6. September 2007
Book
Paperback/Softback
32 pages
978-1-84270-731-9 (ISBN)
Description
Elmer isn't elephant colour. Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork! This beloved classic bedtime story celebrates kindness, friendship and the things that make us all different.
The elephants all love him, but Elmer soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be grey, just like them... With the help of his friends, he soon discovers that the thing that makes him different is exactly what makes him so special!
A true modern classic, with over 10 million books sold worldwide and more than 30 original stories to his name, Elmer the patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since 1989. A perfect gift for babies, toddlers, birthdays and baby showers.
'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMES
The elephants all love him, but Elmer soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be grey, just like them... With the help of his friends, he soon discovers that the thing that makes him different is exactly what makes him so special!
A true modern classic, with over 10 million books sold worldwide and more than 30 original stories to his name, Elmer the patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since 1989. A perfect gift for babies, toddlers, birthdays and baby showers.
'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMES
Reviews / Votes
Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it. * Exepose * Its message of celebrating diversity and uniqueness is just as topical today as it was when celebrated author David McKee first created Elmer. * Junior Magazine * This board book edition is everything you would hope for... perfect. * The Bookbag * A deserved favourite with the 2-5s. * The Sunday Times * A wonderfully upbeat and powerful tale that celebrates the uniqueness of the individual - and provides one of literature's best-loved characters too. * Junior *More details
Series
Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Target group
Children/juvenile
Interest Age: From 3 to 5 years
Dimensions
Height: 274 mm
Width: 238 mm
Thickness: 7 mm
Weight
215 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-84270-731-9 (9781842707319)
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Schweitzer Classification
Other editions
Person
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust's Lifetime Achievement Award.