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Elmer and the Gift

By David McKee
Series: Elmer Picture Books
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Elmer and the Gift is a charming children's book featuring Elmer the patchwork elephant. In this story, Elmer and his friends prepare a gift for a baby elephant, showcasing themes of friendship, generosity, and the spirit of giving. Through vibrant illustrations and heartwarming narrative, young readers are taught the joy of sharing and celebrating life's special moments.
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Format: Paperback / softback
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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 sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift.

In his 30th storybook, Elmer's love, patience and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives, and deftly deals with themes relating to dementia with love and respect.

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Elmer and the Gift by David McKee is praised for its warm-hearted and humorous approach to teaching children about kindness, patience, and empathy towards elderly family members. Reviews highlight its ability to convey important messages about caring for older relatives, potentially aiding discussions about dementia and Alzheimer's in a gentle and supportive way. Ideal for fans of the series, it offers a touching narrative that resonates with family themes.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839131608

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 04 May 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 4.0mm

Width: 241.0mm

Height: 275.0mm

Weight: 210g

Pages: 32

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Children's Books 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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