Elmer and the Stranger by David Mckee
Is there a difference between a bounce and a jump? Kangaroo thinks there is, and he is very concerned he is going to look silly in the upcoming jumping competition, until Elmer helps him discover that the one will do just as well as the other.
"Beguiling and colourful pictures illustrate a text that will captivate children" * Publishing News *
"Books featuring Elmer and his friends are universally acknowledged as essential for the nursery." * Julia Eccleshare *
"There is something supremely child-friendly about that patchwork elephant." * Wendy Cooling *
"Books featuring Elmer and his friends are universally acknowledged as essential for the nursery." * Julia Eccleshare *
"There is something supremely child-friendly about that patchwork elephant." * Wendy Cooling *
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.
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| ISBN 13 | 9781842707852 |
| ISBN 10 | 184270785X |
| Title | Elmer and the Stranger |
| Author | David Mckee |
| Series | Elmer Picture Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2009-02-05 |
| Number of pages | 32 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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