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Elmer and the Bedtime Story

By David McKee
Series: Elmer Picture Books
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Elmer and the Bedtime Story by David McKee is a delightful children's book featuring the beloved patchwork elephant, Elmer. In this story, Elmer helps young elephants find their way to bedtime as he shares a charming and imaginative bedtime story, adding his own playful and colourful touch to the evening routine. This heartwarming tale is filled with gentle humour and captivating illustrations.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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You might enjoy this delightful children's book if you love stories about colourful elephants and their adventures. It’s perfect for bedtime reading, with engaging illustrations and easy language, capturing the imagination of young readers as Elmer helps baby elephants fall asleep with a bedtime story.

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Elmer and the Bedtime Story

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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 their friends, everyone in the jungle seems to think he should tell them a bedtime story, and they each have their own favourites. What's yours?

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Elmer and the Bedtime Story is praised as a perfect bedtime tale filled with gentle humour and warmth. The illustrations by David McKee are described as dazzling, particularly the glowing jungle scenes. Reviewers highlight its colourful watercolours and charming narrative, making it an ideal read before sleep.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839130953

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 05 May 2022

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 242.0mm

Height: 276.0mm

Weight: 220g

Pages: 32

Collections

Children's Books Children's Fiction Children's Picture Books Children’s, Teenage and Educational David McKee Series: Elmer Picture Books

About the Author

David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

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