Elmer's Birthday : Elmer Picture Books - David Mckee

Elmer's Birthday

By: David Mckee

Hardcover | 19 August 2019

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On his birthday, the elephants decide to play a trick on Elmer that doesn't quite go according to plan...

The elephants decide it’s their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday tomorrow! But when the day comes the trick doesn’t quite go according to plan. The elephants should have listened to Elmer’s friends… A new tale to celebrate Elmer the Patchwork Elephant's 30th birthday from master storyteller David McKee, this is the twenty-seventh Elmer storybook!

Book Features:
  • Celebrate Elmer turning 30 with this humorous birthday themed story from our favourite patchwork elephant, the twenty-seventh in the series!
  • Over 10 million Elmer books sold worldwide.
  • Elmer books have been translated into more than 50 languages.

  • 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’s first picture book was one of the stories he had told at college, Two Can Toucan . This was published by Abelard-Schuman in 1964 and the version David re-illustrated in 1985 was re-issued in 2001 by Andersen Press. David has written and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press including 24 original Elmer stories. David lives in Arles, France.
    Industry Reviews
    "David McKee never fails to entertain and surprise, and Elmer and his many friends remain top company for the very young." * LoveReading4Kids *

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