Elmer by David Mckee

Elmer by David Mckee

Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer! Elmer is patchwork.Collect this special 30th birthday edition of David McKee's first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989.

"Unquestionably the life and soul of the partyI 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 *

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.

SKU	Unavailable
ISBN 13	9781842707319
ISBN 10	1842707310
Title	Elmer
Author	David Mckee
Series	Elmer Picture Books
Condition	Unavailable
Binding Type	Paperback
Publisher	Andersen Press Ltd
Year published	2007-09-06
Number of pages	32
Cover note	Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary.