Elmer the Patchwork Elephant has been around for generations having been first published back in 1968. David McKee has written 39 Elmer stories. In this ‘A Classic Collection: Elmer’s best-loved tales’ there are 5 of the best stories from his collection for children to enjoy.

The book is beautifully presented and begins with the very first Elmer story which tells the story of a colourful elephant wanting to fit in with all the other grey elephants, a tale that is still very relevant in 2019 as it was back in 1968.

This is a book to be treasured. All the stories are beautifully told and the illustrations are simply divine and make the book come alive. It is one that you can read to a child and relive your childhood as I’m sure many of you would have read these books as children too.

This would make a love present for a child. Elmer is always so optimistic and happy a trait not often found in society, I’m sure everyone could do with being a little more like Elmer.

About the Author

David is the creator of several well-known characters including King Rollo and Mr Benn. His most famous creation is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme.

David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for, among others, Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. David lives in Arles, France.

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