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Books with author David Mckee

  • Elmer

    David Mckee

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 18, 1989)
    "McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." —Publishers WeeklyElmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.
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  • Elmer Board Book

    David Mckee

    Board book (HarperFestival, Aug. 26, 2014)
    "McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." —Publishers WeeklyElmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him!If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.This board book edition has sturdy, thick pages, perfect for the youngest readers.
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  • Elmer

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Digital, Oct. 31, 2014)
    Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. The subtle message is that it is OK to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this large format edition is a celebration of its continued popularity.
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  • Elmer's Colors

    David Mckee

    Board book (HarperFestival, Sept. 29, 1994)
    Elmer, every child's favorite patchwork elephant, introduces toddlers to colors.Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. Who could be a gentler and friendlier teacher than Elmer? This is a simple and sweet way for the youngest readers to choose their favorite colors.This board book edition has sturdy, thick pages, perfect for the youngest readers.
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  • Elmer and Snake

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Press USA, Aug. 1, 2014)
    The elephants want to play a trick on Elmer but they can't think of one! So they ask wily old Snake to help them. Discover who tricks whom in this entertaining picture book about everyone's favorite patchwork elephant.
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  • Elmer and the Lost Teddy

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Digital, April 4, 2013)
    Baby Elephant can't sleep because he has lost his teddy, so Elmer sets off to look for it. Eventually Elmer hears a voice shouting 'Help! I'm lost!' Can Baby Elephant's teddy talk, or is Wilbur playing a trick on Elmer, as usual?
  • Elmer and the Rainbow

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Andersen Press USA, Jan. 1, 2011)
    Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened―the rainbow has lost its colors! Elmer decides to give his own colors to the rainbow. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colors? Will he lose them forever?
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  • Elmer and Grandpa Eldo

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Digital, July 10, 2012)
    Elmer is on his way to visit his Grandpa Eldo. He has great fun reminding Eldo of all the things they used to do together, but is Eldo quite as forgetful as Elmer thinks? He may be old but he is an elephant, after all, and elephants never forget. Do they?
  • The Elmer Pop-Up Book

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Backpack Books, Aug. 16, 2005)
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  • The Conquerors

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Digital, May 4, 2017)
    There once was a large country that was ruled by a General. The General would take his army and attack all the countries around him until they were conquered. Eventually, there was only one small country left to conquer. However, this one did not resist but welcomed the soldiers - leading to a quite unexpected result!
  • Elmer's Special Day

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Press USA, Jan. 1, 2014)
    Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world since the first book debuted in 1989. Elmer's Special Day is the latest book in this classic series. It's almost Elmer Day again for the elephants, and they are getting their colorful parade outfits ready. But in their excitement they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. So Elmer changes the rules and invites every single animal to join in the parade. And they have a surprise in store for Elmer . . .
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  • Elmer and the Monster

    David McKee

    eBook (Andersen Press USA, Sept. 1, 2014)
    There is pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roar sends all the animals stampeding. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate and discover that monsters aren't always as scary as they seem.
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