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David McKee
As Elmer the patchwork elephant is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly is trapped. Elmer easily frees her. She promises to help Elmer. But…
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Elmer and friends are on the hunt for the Lost Treasure, Indiana Jones-style.
When Melric, the king’s magician, mysteriously loses his magic, he sets out on a quest to return it. But with the kingdom under attack, will Melric get his magic back…
First published in 1989, the author’s four bilingual Elmer titles ( Elmer’s Colours , Elmer’s Day , Elmer’s Friends , Elmer’s Weather ) add to the publishing phenomenon about the…
The perfect introduction to the world of Elmer and his colourful elephant friends for the youngest of children. This little book clips onto a buggy and is superb for keeping…
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When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic… In this story, a red suit of armour catches Mr…
When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic… Today, Mr Benn swaps his trademark black bowler hat and…
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…
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Bernard’s got a problem.Loved by children, monsters and adults alike for almost 40 years, David McKee’s iconic picture book is available for the first time ever as board book. The…
It’s almost Elmer’s Day again and the elephants have begun their preparations. But in all the excitement they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals…
The last Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Liftetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members.
Aunt Zelda has a gift to give…
Elmer and Bird are playing hide and seek. Lifting the flaps to look behind the rock, in the herd of elephants and even behind Elmer’s ear. Sturdy cut-out flaps are…
King Rollo is the adorable, bearded, kingly creation of David McKee. This slipcase contains four favourite adventures: King Rollo and the New Shoes: King Rollo has smart new shoes, but…
Spottiest, stripiest, tallest and longest… meet all of Elmer’s very best friends! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer…
The 30th Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Liftetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give…
It’s time to snuggle down for a bedtime story with Elmer! In this chunky shaped board book, Elmer helps Baby Elephant find his lost teddy just in time for bed…
Everyone has their favorite bedtime story. What’s yours?
Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer! Elmer is patchwork.Collect this special 30th birthday edition of David McKee’s first book about Elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Elmer…
At the first hint of a chill in the air, Elmer’s friends start complaining about the cold, so Elmer decides to show them what cold weather is really like. With…
Elmer loves practical jokes, but so does his cousin Wilbur. Until, that is, Wilbur’s practical joke leaves him high and dry and Elmer and the other elephants have to come…
Elmer is different. 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…
First published in Great Britain in 2019 by Andersen Press Ltd. –Title page verso.
It’s two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. But this year Elmer has a special treat in store for the…
This chunky little library contains four board books - Colours, Numbers, Shapes and Actions. Little hands will love turning each sturdy page and meeting favourite friends from the world of…
Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has come out…
Perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or library, the original classic Elmer is now available as a big book, with notes for grown-ups at the back, created by…
The perfect introduction to the world of Elmer and his best animal friends for the youngest of children. This little book clips onto a buggy and is perfect for keeping…
David McKee’s first book about Elmer turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. The Elmer book and CD pack features the classic story with a special edition cover…
When Rose meets Elmer she’s humming a tune, a tune she just can’t get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realises he can’t get the tune out of…
Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, Elmer loves to play! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans.
From dawn to dusk, with lots of food and fun between, join Elmer on his day! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for…
Elmer is enjoying his walk: smelling the flowers, watching the clouds, listening to the waterfall. But each time he points out one of these lovely things to the other animals…
A collection of five of Elmer’s best-loved tales, bound together in a beautiful hardback with a stunning gold and green foiled cover.This treasury contains:ElmerElmer and the RainbowElmer and the Lost…
Bernard’s got a problem. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn’t go quite to plan.Loved by children, monsters and adults for thirty five years, David McKee’s iconic…
When Rupert and Kate tell their parents they’re going to make a snowman, both Mum and Dad correct them, You mean a snowperson.Originally published over 30 years ago, this…
There was once a bird in the forest that was completely black, except for his white eyes, who was laughed at by all the other animals because he did not…
‘A deserved favourite with the 2-5s’ SUNDAY TIMES With its sturdy shaped board pages for little fingers, this Christmas gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of…
When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic. This time, Mr Benn spots a khaki outfit he’d like…
The 30th and final Elmer storybook from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members, featuring a reading guide and a link to online resources…
Learn to count to ten, and have fun spotting all the animals with Elmer the patchwork elephant!The theme of every scene is a number from one to ten, in…
Baby Elephant can’t sleep because he has lost his teddy, so Elmer sets off to look for it. Eventually Elmer hears a voice shouting ‘Help! I’m lost!’ Can Baby Elephant’s…
Aided and abetted by his ventriloquist cousin, Wilbur, Elmer pretends to be blown away on the windiest day. They make fools of the other elephants, but when the laughter dies…
The elephants are not happy - the hippos have come to share the river because theirs has dried up. When they complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, everyone’s…
Sally Elding
This series is designed to help primary teachers plan focused sessions on the work of popular, well-loved and valued authors, both classic and contemporary. Each book contains a range of…
Six men have the power to choose between war and peace.
