Elmer's Friends

Spottiest, stripiest, tallest and longest… meet all of Elmer’s very best friends! This chunky board book with easy-grip toddler tabs on every page is perfect for the very youngest Elmer fans.

“"Elmer's winsome personality shines through . . . leaves readers with the message that we can be different and still get along." -- School Library Journal”

"Elmer is the perfect pre-school character – warm, friendly, reassuring and this is a lovely book to share with the very young." -- Andrea Reece Lovereading4Kids

David is the creator of several well-known characters including King Rollo and Mr Benn. His most famous creation is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme.
David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for, among others, Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois.
David's first picture book was one of the stories he had told at college, Two Can Toucan, first published in 1964. David has written and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press including 27 original Elmer stories. David lives in Arles, France.

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