By David McKee (author) , David McKee (illustrator)
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Playful and kind, Elmer is the perfect companion for the very young and they’ll find a delightful echo of their own day in his. From waking up through lunchtime, playtime, bath and bedtime, Elmer is a happy presence and each page is full of life, and things to talk about. Specially shaped sturdy tabs are lovely to look at and useful too for little fingers as they turn the pages. David McKee’s artwork always dazzles and suits the board book format very well.
From dawn to dusk, with lots of food and fun between, join Elmer on his day! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans.
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You can download a Elmer’s Parade Pack here which includes craft activities, games, colouring sheets, bunting and lots of ideas for holding your own Elmer party.
For more about Elmer, including activities and downloads visit www.andersenpress.co.uk/elmer
Elmer's winsome personality shines through . . . leaves readers with the message that we can be different and still get along. -- School Library Journal
McKee shows young readers that we each have special things which nobody else loves quite as we do. The pages are alive with vivid colour and pattern Booktrust Best Book Guide
McKee's Elmer has now dazzled eyes young and old in more than a dozen books for nearly 20 years, and the message throughout has been to celebrate difference. allaboutyou.com
Charming and memorable Baby Hampshire 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
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rolo, 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 Colege, where he had a traditional training. On leaving co lege he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest , and The Times Educational Supplement . His drawings were influenced especia ly 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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The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Elmer's Day and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Elmer's Day features in the following genres: First Concepts, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations
Hardback, Board book. £5.39, down from the £5.99 cover price. Not Available.
Elmer's Day was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Elmer's Day has 12 pages
£5.39, reduced from £5.99. Not Available.
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