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Books in Elmer Books series

  • 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'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 in the Snow

    David McKee

    Hardcover (HarperColl, Nov. 15, 1995)
    "Elmer, the colorful patchwork elephant, reveals a sense of humor as he shows a herd of gray elephants that cold and warm are relative terms. When the others complain that they feel cold on a colder than usual day in the jungle, Elmer leads them on a journey up to snow-covered mountains where they cavort in the snow and ice. Hone again, they are now better able to appreciate their warm jungle home. This gentle story is sure to please children....Delightful."--School Library Journal.
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  • My First Elmer

    David McKee

    Board book (Andersen Press, Sept. 25, 2018)
    Elmer is not elephant colour. Elmer is patchwork. Elmer's much-loved first story is now available in this tactile shaped board book edition, abridged for the very youngest of readers. With its sturdy shaped pages for little fingers and its eye-catching march across any bookshelf, this gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer.
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  • Hide-And-Seek Elmer

    David McKee

    Hardcover (Lothrop Lee & Shepard, Sept. 1, 1998)
    Elmer the patchwork elephant and his friend Bird play a game of hide-and-seek in a colorful board book that invites preschoolers to lift flaps to find where Bird is hiding.
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  • Elmer Again

    David McKee

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Oct. 16, 1992)
    Elmer the elephant's skin of brightly colored patchwork, although admired by all, does not save him from being bored, as only acting out a good joke for his readers can do. By the author of Elmer.
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  • Elmer and Wilbur

    David McKee

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, Sept. 30, 1996)
    Elmer the elephant loves practical jokes, but so does his black-and-white cousin Wilbur. That is, until Elmer has an idea that brings Wilbur back down to earth, in more ways than one!
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  • Elmer's Weather Board Book

    David McKee

    Board book (HarperFestival, Sept. 29, 1994)
    Basic concepts of weather receive an introduction from Elmer, the patchwork elephant, in a sturdy board book in the Elmer Board Book series, featuring bright and engaging illustrations.
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  • Elmer's Friends Board Book

    David McKee

    Board book (HarperFestival, Sept. 29, 1994)
    Meet Elmer -- every child's favorite patchwork elephant!
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  • Elmer Takes Off

    David McKee

    Hardcover (HarperCollins, April 27, 1998)
    While trying to prove that he cannot be blown away, even by the strongest wind, Elmer the patchwork elephant is swept away on his most exciting and surprising adventure ever.
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  • Elmer and the Whales

    David McKee

    Paperback (Andersen Press, Oct. 23, 2014)
    Elmer and Wilbur visit the sea in this stunning new Elmer adventure! Elmer and his cousin Wilbur decide to go to the coast to see the whales. But their journey becomes far more of an adventure then they expected, when they find themselves lost at sea. Can the whales help them back to shore?
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  • LITTLE BALLERINA

    Dorothy Grider

    Hardcover (Rand McNally & Co, March 15, 1958)
    Daarling children's story of little girl named Carol and her desire to become a ballerina. Charmingly illustrated by author. This is not the Rand McNally GIANT Edition. This is same size as a Little Golden Book.