Elmer And The Lost Teddy

By (author) McKee David
Short description/annotation:
Baby Elephant can''t sleep because he has lost his teddy, so Elmer sets off to look for it. Eventually Elmer hears a voice shouting ''Help! I''m lost!'' Can Baby Elephant''s teddy talk, or is Wilbur playing a trick on Elmer, as usual?
Description:
Baby Elephant can''t sleep because he has lost his teddy, so Elmer sets off to look for it. Eventually Elmer hears a voice shouting ''Help! I''m lost!'' Can Baby Elephant''s teddy talk, or is Wilbur playing a trick on Elmer, as usual?
Review quote:
"Bright and very funny pictures combine with spare but perfectly chosen text."
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"Beautiful, with rich colours that are full of vibrancy."
Review quote:
"A deserved favourite with the 2-5s."
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.
Promotional headline:
Children will love this story about their favourite patchwork elephant and his search for Baby Elephant''s lost teddy bear.