LoveReading4Kids Says
LoveReading4Kids Says
Nine young elephants race to become champion, with Elmer keeping an eye on them all, to ensure fair play. The full page vibrant illustrations splash and chuckle their way alongside the story, creating lots of interest as the elephants race around the course.
The story highlights the importance of honourable and sporting behaviour and is an absolute treat.
Liz Robinson
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Elmer and the Race Synopsis
The young elephants want to have a race to prove who is fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organise a course. With each racer decorated a different colour, they set off around the course and discover things about themselves - Blue is first, Orange is second, White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny and Yellow is a cheat.
Luckily Yellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a medal from Elmer.
Andersen Press invites you join in the celebrations for Elmer Day! There are lots of events all over the country including craft days, dressing up and storytelling, and you can find what's going on near you on this special Elmer map.
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
About This Edition
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9781783444175 |
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2nd June 2016 |
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David McKee |
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David McKee |
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Andersen Press Ltd |
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Hardback |
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32 pages |
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Elmer Picture Books |
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Press Reviews
David McKee Press Reviews
McKee's original touches and stunning art mean Elmer deserves his place on the picture-book podium. -- Alex O'Connell The Times
An absolute treat... The ever so charming and colourful patchwork elephant Elmer returns in this gorgeously illustrated book. -- Liz Robinson Lovereading4Kids
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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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