Elmer

9 primary works • 41 total works

Elmer and the Rainbow

by David McKee

Published 7 June 2007

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 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 own colours? Will he lose them for ever?

Elmer and Snake

by David McKee

Published 1 July 2004

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 favourite patchwork elephant.

'Visually and morally admirable' The Sunday Times

Elmer and the Whales

by David McKee

Published 5 September 2013

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?

'Another Elmer classic that children will love' - EYE

Elmer and Rose

by David McKee

Published 7 July 2005

Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and Wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd - and they get a shock when they see she is pink! No wonder she is called Rose. But there is an even greater surprise in store when they reach her herd - because everyone single one of them is pink!

Elmer and the Monster

by David McKee

Published 1 January 2014

There is pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roaring sounds sends the animals stampeding, convinced it's a monster. But all is not as it seems. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate, and what he discovers comes as quite a surprise!

Elmer's Walk

by David McKee

Published 1 September 2018

Elmer is enjoying his walk: smelling the flowers, watching the clouds, listening to the waterfall. But each time he points out one of these lovely things to the other animals, they say they don't have time to stop. They're far too busy. Luckily Wilbur arrives at last and shares Elmer's enjoyment in the stars. A celebration of mindfulness from master-storyteller David McKee.

Elmer and Super El

by David McKee

Published 1 September 2011

One morning, Elmer hears an "Oh no!" Looking round, he spots Super El who's in need of Elmer's help. He must get to Aunt Zelda without any of the other animals seeing him and, as usual, it's up to Elmer to come up with a cunning plan!

Elmer and the Big Bird

by David McKee

Published 5 June 2008

One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed!

Elmer's Birthday

by David McKee

Published 3 September 2019

The elephants decide it’s their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday tomorrow! But when the day comes the trick doesn’t quite go according to plan. The elephants should have listened to Elmer’s friends…
A new tale to celebrate Elmer the Patchwork Elephant's 30th birthday from master-storyteller David McKee, this is the twenty-seventh Elmer storybook!

Elmer And The Hippos

by David McKee

Published 27 February 2003

The elephants are not very happy: the hippos have come to live in their river because their own has dried up. When the elephants complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, Elmer sets off to see what he can do. He soon discovers that the problem can easily be solved, but only if the hippos and the elephants work together!

Elmer (Miniature)

by David McKee

Published 7 September 1995

Elmer's Weather (English-Gujarati)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Elmer loves all different types of weather, but which one is his favorite?

Elmer's Day (English-Turkish)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Elmer has a busy day.

Elmer's Day (English-Gujarati)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Elmer has a busy day.

Elmer's Weather (English-Bengali)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Elmer loves all different types of weather, but which one is his favorite?

Elmer's Friends (English-Gujarati)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Although Elmer's friends are all different, they have one thing in common.

Elmer's Colours (English-Gujarati)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Explore colours with Elmer, the patchwork elephant.

Elmer Book and Toy Pack

by David McKee

Published 3 October 1996

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 small edition is a celebration of its continued popularity. Now the fabulous hardback mini edition is available accompanied by a small soft toy (15x10 cm) of Elmer, to create a uniquely special gift pack.

Elmer and the Lost Treasure

by David McKee

Published 3 September 2020

Elmer, Wilbur and a brave troop of elephants set out on a quest to find the famous Lost Treasure of the jungle. When they stumble across a beautiful forgotten temple, Elmer's friends rush inside, keen to find the Lost Treasure before him, but Elmer appears to have stopped searching...
A new tale from master-storyteller David McKee that delivers just as much pathos as the very first, this is the twenty-eighth Elmer storybook.

Elmer's Weather (English-Turkish)

by David McKee

Published 1 January 1998

Elmer loves all different types of weather, but which one is his favorite?