By David McKee (author) , David McKee (illustrator) Part of the Elmer Picture Books series
"The twenty-eighth original Elmer picture book"
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A Julia Eccleshare Pick of the Month September 2020
Loveable Elmer is back for a new adventure in the land of the elephants. And, as ever, he keeps one step ahead of his friends! Elmer sets off on a long exploring walk with his cousin Wilbur and three other elephants. Elmer’s exploring leads him to finding an amazing palace hidden in the jungle.
It’s full of amazing mosaics and wall paintings, it has a huge hall full, a wealth of statues and several fountains. While Elmer and Wilbur admire it all the other elephants are busy playing some very secret games. What are they up to? And who will find the Lost Treasure?? David McKee’s elephants are as delightful and full of character as ever.
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Elmer, Wilbur and a brave troop of elephants set out on a quest to find the famous Lost Treasure of the jungle. When they stumble across a beautiful forgotten temple, Elmer's friends rush inside, keen to find the Lost Treasure before him, but Elmer appears to have stopped searching...
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A new tale from master-storyteller David McKee that delivers just as much pathos as the very first, this is the twenty-eighth Elmer storybook.
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
Every child should get to know Elmer the patchwork elephant. - Riveting Reads SLA 3-6
A deserved favourite with the 2-5s Sunday Times
David McKee never fails to entertain and surprise, and Elmer and his many friends remain top company for the very young. - LoveReading4Kids
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 and the Lost Treasure and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Elmer and the Lost Treasure features in the following genres: Animal Stories, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Stories about Family and Friends, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Julia Eccleshare's Picks of the Month, Books for Babies and Toddlers
Hardback. £7.19, down from the £7.99 cover price. In Stock.
Elmer and the Lost Treasure was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press Ltd
Elmer and the Lost Treasure has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Elmer Picture Books series
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