By David McKee (author) , David McKee (illustrator)
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Whether he’s looking cool in the subshine, enjoying the excitement of a thunderstorm or – delightfully – getting blown off his feet in the wind, Elmer is the best playmate a child could have, and the very young will love this gorgeous board book. On each page, Elmer and his friends experience different types of weather, and it’s always fun.
The bright pages are packed with things to look at and talk about, and details that will make all readers smile. Sturdy, specially shaped tabs help identify the pages and make turning them over easy even for the littlest hands. David McKee’s artwork shines on the laminated boards. - Andrea Reece
Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, Elmer loves to play! 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
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
Elmer's winsome personality shines through . . . leaves readers with the message that we can be different and still get along. -- School Library Journal
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 Weather Tabbed Board Book and determined it is suitable for children aged 3-4 years old
Elmer's Weather Tabbed Board Book 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
Board book. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Elmer's Weather Tabbed Board Book was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Elmer's Weather Tabbed Board Book has 12 pages
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
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