Elmer

Author:

David McKee

Illustrator:

Published by:

Andersen Press

First Published:

1 Jan 1968

Ideal for readers aged

3-5y

My Review

Bright and simply but beautifully written, 'Elmer' is a simple but deserved classic that helps kids celebrate difference and understand that when we try too hard to fit in, we rob the world of the joy we share when we let our true colours shine! A joyful book!

Heads Up!

This is the original book that sparked a whole world of Elmer books and merchandise - if this goes down well, there a plenty of other Elmer stories to collect!

Publisher Review

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 edition of David McKee's first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. 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.