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Elmer and the Tug of War

By David McKee
Series: Elmer Picture Books
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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... Read More
Format: Hardback
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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 are still competing, and the other animals have lost interest, but luckily, Elmer has a plan that will finally end the game…

A funny story with a subtle lesson that winning isn't everything, from master storyteller David McKee (1935-2022) and illustrated by his dear friend Marysia Milewski.

Series: Elmer Picture Books

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781839136382

Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 10 September 2026

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Andersen Press Ltd

Contributors:

  • Illustrated by Marysia Milewski

Audience: Children

DIMENSIONS

Width: 243.0mm

Height: 281.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 32

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About the Author

David McKee (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.

Marysia Milewski (Illustrator)
Marysia Milewski is a painter and illustrator of polish descent, born in London. She studied at L’Ecole Freinet in Vence, and went on to work with many renowned artists including Cecily Sash at the Granary Painting School in Mountford, UK. She now illustrates children’s books and magazines and participates in workshops for youth creativity. Her friendship with David McKee and a shared love of intuitive and engaging art makes her the perfect illustrator to continue the legacy of Elmer’s world. Marysia lives and works at her gallery in Vence, France.

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