A vibrant collection of five favourite stories starring the world famous patchwork elephant, including: Elmer Elmer and Rose Elmer and Grandpa Eldo Elmer and the Lost Teddy Elmer and Super El A delight for lifelong fans and new-readers alike, this treasury brings together some of Elmer's most exciting and colourful adventures. 'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s.' The Sunday Times 'A celebration of individuality and laughter.' Publishers Weekly

Celebrate Elmer's 25th Anniversary at Andersen Press with this padded gift collection of five favourite Elmer stories!

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
"Five timeless, exciting and colourful adventures. This beautiful hardback treasury is the perfect gift and an essential in the nursery bookshelf." * Lovereading *
"What a treat... loveable Elmer deserves a place in everyone's childhood; such a delight for adults to read and kids adore him." * Angels & Urchins *
"Handsome anthology. Celebrating difference with David McKee's individualistic patchwork elephant." * Culture Sunday Times Christmas Children's Books *
"It's impossible not to fall for the charm of this optimistic and cheerful pachyderm" * The Costco Connection *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783441808
Author David McKee
Format Hardback
Page Count 152
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 1049g
Dimensions(mm) 282mm * 247mm * 30mm