David McKee

Elmer, the colourful patchwork elephant, has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. The subtle message is that it is OK to be different, and...

Elmer and the Rainbow follows Elmer and the other elephants as they wait for the storm to end, eager to see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. However, something dreadful has occurred— the rainbow has appeared too soon and lost its colours! Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow, but in order to do that, he must find where...

Some things you can give and not lose any, like happiness, love, and colour. In Elmer the Patchwork Elephant's chunky, rainbow-shaped board book, Elmer helps the animals put the colours back into a mysterious pale rainbow by giving some of his own colours away in an act of kindness and love. A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the...

Learn amazing animal facts, and have fun spotting all of Elmer the patchwork elephant's friends in his colourful world! In this big and busy search and find board book adventure, discover incredible animal facts. Did you know that giraffes' tongues are black? Or that baby rabbits are called kittens? And crocodile mums carry their babies in their mouths? Jam-packed with...

Return to Oz with Tip and his strange new friends as they embark on a magical adventure to find old friends, defeat General Jinjur, and reclaim the Emerald Kingdom. Tip is sick of being bossed around by his guardian, Mombi. When she threatens to turn him to stone for using magic to bring Jack Pumpkinhead to life as a prank,...

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. Everybody needs their own special teddy bear at bedtime... have you got yours? My First Elmer Bedtime is a perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Lost Teddy story...

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...

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 this large and busy search and find board book adventure. Help a hungry monkey find his 3 bananas, or count to ten to help Elmer cross the river! Jam-packed with...

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 discover things about themselves. Blue may be first and Orange second, but White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny, and Yellow is a cheat. Luckily, Yellow also learns he...

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… This delightful story from David McKee showcases the charm and humour of Elmer's Birthday, where forgetting...

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 from Alzheimer's Research UK. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory...

It's Elmer's bedtime, but he still needs to find the perfect place to sleep. Bring the adventure to life as puppet-Elmer splashes in the lake with the hippos, tries to climb a tree with the monkeys, yawns, snuggles and waves goodbye. The cuddly puppet fits both big and little hands, making this interactive hand puppet book perfect for sharing between...

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 Elmer. It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. This year, Elmer has a special treat in store for the...

Bernard's got a problem: he's found a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are just too busy to notice. So Bernard tries to befriend the monster… and that doesn't go quite to plan. From the creator of Elmer and Mr Benn, David McKee's classic picture book has been loved by children, monsters, and adults for over...

The latest Elmer story from master picture book maker, David McKee - winner of the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement award, and the 2020 British Book Awards Nibbies Illustrator of the Year. It's bedtime, and Elmer's looking after two baby elephants. But how will he get them to sleep? A good walk will do it, Elmer thinks. But as they walk past...

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's Christmas has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they...

When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle!When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the north pole on a floating scrap of ice,...

For over a quarter of a century, readers have been joining Elmer, the patchwork elephant, on his exciting adventures. Now Elmer's classic first story is available in this lovely board book edition. With its sturdy pages for little fingers, this gift is the perfect introduction to the world of Elmer.

Cuddle in with your very own Elmer soft toy and read the family-favourite picture book together with this Elmer Book and Toy Gift Set. Including a mini gift hardback edition of the classic story and a colourful cuddly Elmer toy, this makes the perfect gift to inspire your little one to celebrate their colours! Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork....

A collection of five of Elmer’s best-loved tales, bound together in a beautiful hardback with a stunning gold and green foiled cover. The perfect gift for fans of Elmer and his colourful adventures, and an ideal introduction for the very youngest readers. This treasury contains: Elmer Elmer and the Rainbow Elmer and the Lost Teddy Elmer in the Snow Elmer’s...

David McKee's first book about Elmer turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Deservedly a modern classic, with over two million copies sold worldwide, Elmer's subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. The Elmer book and CD pack features the classic story with a special edition cover and a story...

When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle!When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story. He has come all the way from the north pole on a floating scrap of ice,...

Elmer gets the greatest gift of all in this chunky, shaped board book!Aunt Zelda has a very special present to give to Elmer from Grandpa Eldo, but she might need a bit of help from Elmer and Rose to remember exactly what – or where – it is. The sixth in the series of My First Elmer... shaped board books...

The 30th Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer and the Gift from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what...

Elmer and Friends Story Collection Tonie Audio Character brings to life the adventures of Elmer, the patchwork elephant who is not like other elephants, but is beloved by all. Discover why Elmer is so loveable in this delightful selection of stories, based on David McKee’s classic Elmer tales. Fans of Elmer can simply place this Tonie on top of their...

Celebrate Elmer's birthday with this chunky shaped board book perfect for gifting. In this classic story, the elephants want to trick Elmer into thinking they've forgotten his birthday. There's only one problem with the joke they're playing... it's not actually Elmer's birthday at all. Elmer's friends keep trying to warn them but they won't listen! A perfect introduction to the...

A new spooky and brightly colourful board book edition of the classic Elmer and the Monster story, perfect for little readers looking for a gentle story this Halloween. There's pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roaring sound sends the animals stampeding, convinced there's a monster. But only Elmer is brave enough to investigate, and what he discovers comes as quite...

It’s elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win? Thankfully, Elmer has an idea… When the hippos challenge the elephants to a game of tug of war, all the animals are excited to find out who will win. But when the teams start to pull, no one moves! Days later, they...

Dive into Elmer's world with this chunky, large board book containing six brightly coloured jigsaw puzzles and a spotting game at the end. Read the classic Elmer tale, solving puzzles of favourite scenes from the story as you go! A fun spotting activity at the end makes this the perfect gift to keep toddlers entertained at home, at bedtime, or...

Elmer's Walk is a delightful journey with Elmer as he enjoys the simple pleasures of life—smelling the flowers, watching the clouds, and listening to the soothing sounds of a waterfall. However, each time Elmer points out one of these lovely things to the other animals he encounters, they all say they don't have time to stop. They're far too busy...

Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and Wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd – and they get a shock when they see she is pink! No wonder she is called Rose. But there is an even greater surprise in store when they reach her herd – because every single one of them is pink! Elmer...

Elmer's Special Day is the stunning 17th story in the beloved Elmer series, now available in paperback edition. It's almost Elmer's Day again for the elephants, and they have begun their preparations already. However, in all the excitement, they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. So, Elmer decides to change the rules and invites...