Elmer (board Book)

By (author) David McKee; By (author) McKee, David
Description:
For over a quarter of a century readers have been joining Elmer the patchwork elephant on his exciting adventures. Now Elmer''s classic first story is available in this lovely board book edition. With its sturdy pages for little fingers, this gift is the perfect introduction to the world of Elmer.
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Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it.
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Its message of celebrating diversity and uniqueness is just as topical today as it was when celebrated author David McKee first created Elmer.
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This board book edition is everything you would hope for... perfect.
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Unquestionably the life and soul of the party. I loved this book from the first time I read it.
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Its message of celebrating diversity and uniqueness is just as topical today as it was when celebrated author David McKee first created Elmer.
Biographical note:
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, 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 College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially 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.