ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT IS 20 THIS YEAR

This delightful and delightfully different elephant was an instant hit when he burst out of the picture books in 1989.

Elmer's amazing patchwork skin has taken him on some incredible adventures and taught children about tolerance and love and just being yourself. So, 20 years on with millions of copies sold all over the world, to coincide with a brand new title Elmer's Special Day, we've selected our personal favourites at Lovereading4kids to introduce to the next generation of children.

 

WIN, WIN, WIN:

We've managed to secure some wonderful Elmer prizes for five lucky winners. Just look at any of the books on this page to find out more and enter. You just might be one of the lucky recipients of an Elmer T shirt and a copy of Elmer's Special Day. 

DAVID McKEE:

Elmer's creator, David McKee, is one of the UK’s leading contemporary children’s book illustrators. His books are published throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. His books include Not Now, Bernard!, Isabel’s Noisy Tummy, The Conquerors, Tusk Tusk and Three Monsters. However, he is best known as the creator of everyone’s favourite patchwork elephant, Elmer!  who celebrates 20 years this year; 20 years since the very first Elmer title was published by Andersen Press. David Mckee now divides his time between London and the south of France.

Find out more, play games and downloads pictures and colouring sheets at

www.andersenpress.co.uk/elmer