By David McKee (author) , David McKee (illustrator) Part of the Elmer Picture Books series
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2019 |
Elmer the patchwork elephant has been delighting readers of all ages for more than 30 years. This bumper collection includes the very first story about Elmer, an elephant who celebrates difference and teaches all the other elephants to do the same. Other stories in this collection include Elmer and The Rainbow, Elmer and the Lost Teddy, Elmer in the Snow and Elmer’s Special Day .
Full of humour and kindness, each story shows how difference can be celebrated by elephants – and by all of us!
A collection of five of Elmer's best-loved tales, bound together in a beautiful hardback with a stunning gold and green foiled cover. The perfect gift for fans of Elmer and his colourful adventures, and an ideal introduction for the very youngest readers. This treasury contains: Elmer Elmer and the Rainbow Elmer and the Lost Teddy Elmer in the Snow Elmer's Special Day.
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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A collection of five of Elmer's best-loved tales, bound together in a beautiful hardback with a stunning gold and green foiled cover. The perfect gift for fans of Elmer and his colourful adventures, and an ideal introduction for the very youngest readers.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Elmer: A Classic Collection Elmer's best-loved tales and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Elmer: A Classic Collection Elmer's best-loved tales features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Books for Babies and Toddlers, Recommendations, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Featured Books for 3+ readers
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Elmer: A Classic Collection Elmer's best-loved tales was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Elmer: A Classic Collection Elmer's best-loved tales has 149 pages
Yes it is part of Elmer Picture Books series
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