Elmer and the Monster by David Mckee
There is pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roaring sounds sends the animals stampeding, convinced it's a monster. But all is not as it seems. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate, and what he discovers comes as quite a surprise!
"A great new adventure for Elmer and his animal friends" * Julia Eccleshare, Lovereading *
"Elmer is still the same daring, caring eccentric he has been for twenty five years. McKee's jungle is as vibrant and busy as ever. And his storytelling is as expertly paced." * Books for Keeps *
"This visually vibrant story subtly and sensitively shows children how fears are often unfounded." * Good Book Guide *
"There is pandemonium in the jungle… I can promise you that you will never guess who or what caused the commotion, but you will love finding out with curious young readers!" * EYE *
"McKee’s brightly coloured illustrations and expressive animals will catch the attention of children. This story would make a good read-aloud." * School Library Journal *
"Elmer is still the same daring, caring eccentric he has been for twenty five years. McKee's jungle is as vibrant and busy as ever. And his storytelling is as expertly paced." * Books for Keeps *
"This visually vibrant story subtly and sensitively shows children how fears are often unfounded." * Good Book Guide *
"There is pandemonium in the jungle… I can promise you that you will never guess who or what caused the commotion, but you will love finding out with curious young readers!" * EYE *
"McKee’s brightly coloured illustrations and expressive animals will catch the attention of children. This story would make a good read-aloud." * School Library Journal *
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 | 9781783441594 |
| ISBN 10 | 1783441593 |
| Title | Elmer and the Monster |
| Author | David Mckee |
| Series | Elmer Picture Books |
| Condition | Unavailable |
| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Year published | 2015-03-26 |
| Number of pages | 28 |
| Cover note | Book picture is for illustrative purposes only, actual binding, cover or edition may vary. |
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