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Horniman Welcomes Elmer And Friends Exhibition
Elmer will soon be arriving at the Horniman Museum in South London for their latest exhibition: ELMER and Friends: The Colourful World of David McKee. The exhibition features Elmer and the other beloved characters created by the late author and illustrator David McKee spanning 50 years, with original artworks displayed alongside cosy reading areas and…
Read MoreMy First Elmer Bedtime Story
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? A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Lost Teddy story for the…
Read MoreElmer and the Gift
The 30th Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Liftetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members. 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…
Read MoreMy First Elmer Christmas
‘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…
Read MoreElmer and the Bedtime Story
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.…
Read MoreCelebrate Elmer Day 2022
Elmer Day returns on 28th May 2022. This year’s Elmer Day is very special as we are not only celebrating the themes of inclusivity and friendship that run throughout the Elmer books, we are also honouring the life and legacy of Elmer’s creator David McKee. His was a singular voice and a shining light in children’s books, whose…
Read MoreDavid McKee, 1935 – 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of David McKee, beloved author and illustrator for children, and creator of iconic children’s books Elmer, Not Now, Bernard and Mr Benn. David died surrounded by his family, following a short illness in the South of France, where he has spent a lot of time…
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