Description
The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organise a race. Each decorated a different colour, the racers set off around the course and discover things about themselves - Blue may be first and Orange second, but White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny and Yellow is a cheat. Luckily Yellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a medal from Elmer.
The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, but Elmer shows them it's not about whether you win or lose, but how you run the race
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"McKee's original touches and stunning art mean Elmer deserves his place on the picture-book podium." -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *
"An absolute treat... The ever so charming and colourful patchwork elephant Elmer returns in this gorgeously illustrated book." -- Liz Robinson * Lovereading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783444557
Author David McKee
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 242mm * 4mm
The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, but Elmer shows them it's not about whether you win or lose, but how you run the race
About the Author
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.
Reviews
"McKee's original touches and stunning art mean Elmer deserves his place on the picture-book podium." -- Alex O'Connell * The Times *
"An absolute treat... The ever so charming and colourful patchwork elephant Elmer returns in this gorgeously illustrated book." -- Liz Robinson * Lovereading4Kids *
Book Information
ISBN 9781783444557
Author David McKee
Format Paperback
Page Count 32
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 210g
Dimensions(mm) 276mm * 242mm * 4mm
