Elmer and the Hippos

The elephants are not happy - the hippos have come to share the river because theirs has dried up. When they complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, everyone's favourite patchwork elephant sets off to see if he can find a solution . . .

"A lesson in tolerance, co-operation - and recognising colours." Culture Sunday Times
"Visually and Morally admirable" The Sunday Times
"All the charm of its predecessors" Publishing News
"With its vibrant, eye-catching colors and engaging goings-on, this book is a visual delight." School Library Journal
"A lovely story about co-operation . . . the pictures are a delight with wonderful colours and plenty to look at on every page." -- Sue Magee The Bookbag

David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.

The elephants aren't happy - the hippos have come to share their river because theirs has dried up. When they complain to Elmer that the river is overcrowded, everyone's favourite patchwork elephant sets off to see if he can find a way to solve the problem... 'A deserved favourite with the 2-5s.' THE SUNDAY TIMES

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