Elmer, the best-selling and most beloved elephant, is back for a new adventure. When Super El turns up with his super-costume all torn, Elmer knows just the person to fix it. But getting Super El to Aunt Zelda without the other elephants seeing him and laughing takes some clever Elmer trickery. As ever, loveable Elmer helps a friend in need in this entertaining story set in the world of the elephants.
One morning, Elmer hears an 'Oh no!' Looking round, he spots Super El who's in need of Elmer's help. He must get to Aunt Zelda without any of the other animals seeing him and, as usual, it's up to Elmer to come up with a cunning plan!
'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s.' - The Sunday Times
‘David McKee is a genius.’ - The Times
'A celebration of individuality and laughter.' - Publishers Weekly
'Excellent' - Parent Guide
'Striking effects with simple means.' - The Times Literary Supplement
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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.
