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Elmer 30th Anniversary Collector's Edition with Limited Edition Print Synopsis
Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them... Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime. Collect this special 30th birthday hardback edition of David McKee's first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. With this collector's edition comes a very special Elmer print inside!
Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmer's subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer!
There will be hundreds of events happening across the country on Saturday 25th May and throughout half term, turning the whole nation patchwork!
Dress in your brightest colours and join in the fun at a birthday party for Elmer at your local library or bookshop. Just visit the Elmer Day interactive map to find an event near you: elmerday.co.uk/map
Or if you want to hold your own event, visit the Elmer Day website to download a free Elmer Day Party Pack: elmerday.co.uk
About This Edition
| ISBN: |
9781783447534 |
| Publication date: |
2nd May 2019 |
| Author: |
David McKee |
| Illustrator: |
David McKee |
| Publisher: |
Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: |
Hardback |
| Pagination: |
32 pages |
| Series: |
Elmer Picture Books |
| Suitable For: |
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Press Reviews
David McKee Press Reviews
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
Author
About David McKee
David McKee (January 1935 – April 2022) was born in Devon and studied at Plymouth Art College. In the early part of his career, McKee regularly drew and sold humorous drawings to magazines and newspapers such as The Times Educational Supplement, Punch and the Reader’s Digest.
David McKee wrote and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press and penned a number of children’s classics including King Rollo, Mr Benn, Not Now Bernard and of course, Elmer the Patchwork Elephant.
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