Overview
It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. They choose a tree to decorate and prepare the presents for Papa Red to collect during the night to take to those who need them. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight...
Full Product Details
Author: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd
Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd
Dimensions:
Width: 24.00cm
, Height: 0.50cm
, Length: 27.50cm
Weight: 0.215kg
ISBN: 9781783442218
ISBN 10: 1783442212
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 03 September 2015
Recommended Age: From 0 to 5 years
Audience:
Children/juvenile
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Children / Juvenile
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active
Availability: To order
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Reviews
Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining - with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas Carousel A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller One of David McKee's warmest stories - sure to be a hit amongst both old and new fans of the patchwork coloured elephant. Carousel Magazine Elmer the Elephant is an established favourite with the two-to-five age group. In this seasonal tale, the bright bold illustrations and sense of fun are perfect for very little ones. -- Sally Morris Daily Mail A very useful book to share with children who write long and demanding Christmas lists. David McKee's illustrations that accompany the story are utterly irresistible too. -- Jo Heffer The Bookbag
A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant. -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller One of David McKee's warmest stories - sure to be a hit amongst both old and new fans of the patchwork coloured elephant. Carousel Magazine Elmer the Elephant is an established favourite with the two-to-five age group. In this seasonal tale, the bright bold illustrations and sense of fun are perfect for very little ones. -- Sally Morris Daily Mail A very useful book to share with children who write long and demanding Christmas lists. David McKee's illustrations that accompany the story are utterly irresistible too. -- Jo Heffer The Bookbag Every child should get to know Elmer the patchwork elephant. Riveting Reads SLA 3-6
Author Information
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, first published in 1964. David has written and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press including 27 original Elmer stories. David lives in Arles, France.
