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, this classic tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition. With its sturdy shaped pages for little fingers and its eye-catching march across any bookshelf, this gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer. 'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s' SUNDAY TIMES

Discover the original Elmer story in a chunky board book shaped like Elmer himself! A perfect introduction to the world of Elmer for the very youngest readers.

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
"This large shaped board book is a great first introduction to Elmer... A charming story which celebrates being different and standing out from the crowd." * Best New Children's Books Guide, produced by the Publishers' Association and published in the Guardian 2018 *



Book Information
ISBN 9781783446773
Author David McKee
Page Count 10
Imprint Andersen Press Ltd
Publisher Andersen Press Ltd
Weight(grams) 295g
Dimensions(mm) 235mm * 240mm * 9mm