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Books with author David McKee

  • Elmer in the Snow

    David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Nov. 11, 2008)
    At the first hint of chill in the air, Elmer’s friends start complaining about the cold, so Elmer decides to show them what cold weather is really like. They set off for a walk up a mountain, and the higher they go the colder it gets. The elephants agree that compared with the freezing mountain top, their home is not really that cold at all.
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  • Elmer and the Big Bird

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Andersen Press USA, Aug. 1, 2012)
    Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world for decades. When Elmer realizes that the birds are being frightened by the big bully bird, he comes up with an ingenious solution which will rid them of the nasty bully for good!
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  • Elmer and the Flood

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Digital, Sept. 3, 2015)
    Rain or no rain, Elmer is going for a walk. After being cooped up in a cave with his herd, he longs for a bit of fresh air and some peace and quiet. But peace and quiet is going to have to wait – when Elmer goes outside, he discovers the rain has caused a flood. Can brave Elmer work out a way to save a stranded young elephant?
  • Elmer and Aunt Zelda

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Andersen Press USA, March 1, 2017)
    Elmer and Wilbur visit their Aunt Zelda. She may be getting old and deaf, but she is fun and has lots of interesting things to show the two young elephants. A warm and funny Elmer adventure extolling the virtues of cross-generational relationships.
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  • Elmer's Special Day

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Digital, Nov. 30, 2013)
    It's almost Elmer's Day again and the elephants have begun their preparations. But in all the excitement they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. Elmer changes the rules, and invites every single animal to join in the parade, but they have a surprise in store for Elmer...
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  • Elmer and the Rainbow

    David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Dec. 14, 2009)
    Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colourful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has come out too soon and has lost its colours! Elmer decides to give his own colours to the rainbow. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his colours? Will he lose them forever?A classic storybook about sharing and giving.
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  • I Can Too: An Elmer Pop-Up Book

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Lothrop Lee & Shepard, Sept. 1, 1997)
    Determined to equal the talents of his animal friends, the ever-popular patchwork elephant stars in a dynamic pop-up book containing five full-color, interactive spreads and twenty-two pop-up pictures, pull-tabs, and lift-the-flaps.
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  • Elmer's Band: A Press-Button Sound Book

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Andersen Press, Oct. 13, 2015)
    With sound buttons perfect for little fingers, children will love making jungle music with Elmer's band. Join Elmer, everyone's favourite patchwork elephant, and his jungle band for a noisy day! Poorly Wilbur has lost his voice, so to cheer him up Elmer decides to bring together all the jungle musicians to play in a band. Come with Elmer and Wilbur as they recruit each member of the band -- from Lion with his huge roar to Frog with his little croak. Only when they are all gathered does Wilbur find out he's really important, even if he has lost his voice -- his loud footsteps are the drum beat that will keep the whole band together.
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  • Melric and the Petnapping

    David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Dec. 1, 2015)
    Can Melric find out what's happened to the castle's missing pets his third, enthralling tale? The king’s beloved pet troon has vanished, along with all the other unusual pets in the palace, so he commands Melric to find the pets and fast! Melric joins forces with his cousin Guz, and they soon discover that Sondrak the sorcerer is behind the petnappings. Can Melric and Guz use their magic to outwit the cunning Sondrak?
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  • The Sad Story of Veronica: Who Played The Violin

    David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, May 1, 2014)
    A darkly comic tale from Elmer creator David McKeeWhen Veronica learned to play the violin, at first she was awful. It was terrible for the neighbors. But she practiced, and her skill became so astonishing that she could move people and animals to tears—until everything changed with her trip to the deepest jungle.
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  • Elmer Collection 12 Books Set By David McKee

    David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, March 15, 2017)
    Elmer Collection 12 Books Set By David McKee includes titles in this collection :- Elmer, Elmer and Wilbur, Elmer in the Snow, Elmer and the Lost Teddy, Elmer's Special Day, Elmer and the Rainbow, Elmer on Stilts, Elmer and the Stranger. Description:- Elmer is a favourite with toddlers all over the world and this collection brings together 10 classic stories starring the patchwork elephant. Written and illustrated by David McKee, the vibrant colours will catch the eye of any young child while the gentle stories find Elmer waiting for a storm to end so he can see a rainbow; playing in the snow; and on the hunt for Baby Elephant's lost teddy. These books also help children understand that everyone is different and that this is something to celebrate.
  • Elmer's Colours

    David McKee

    Board book (Milet Publishing, Aug. 1, 2010)
    Elmer the patchwork elephant introduces children to colors in this delightful, popular board book. The text is provided in two languages: English and Polish.
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