Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition: 1 (Elmer Picture Books)

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It’s also important to teach children that being the same isn’t always the happiest way, and David McKee skillfully illustrates this. The book beautifully teaches the difference between people and how being unique is not such a bad thing. Muy recomendado para enseñarle de a poquito y por medio de historias y juegos valores a los mas chiquitos. He decides to cover his colourful patchwork with elephant berries because he thinks that the grey elephants are all laughing at him.

After an initial engagement in Toronto (December 2017), Elmer the Patchwork Elephant show embarked upon a tour of the UK in January 2019. Elmer is a wonderful children's story with the underlying message that it is alright for everyone to be different and that we all possess unique qualities. He could quickly see the elephant shape on the cover, (although at first glance to me it looked like an abstract pattern). Elmer teaches us that everyone has something unique to bring the table and there's no point trying to disguise your true self. Finally it would be a great addition to any classroom book shelf for children of all abilities and age ranges to explore and enjoy.They much prefer his multicoloured and fun loving persona, and reassure Elmer that they love him because of his differences, and not in spite of them. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child.

Children will engage with the charming elephants in different colours - which one is elephant colour? The illustrations, are basic but beautiful and Elma’s patchwork colours were the biggest selling point for my daughter when she was younger than one, but then gradually becoming more interested in the other elephants and animals as she grew up. Little hands will love turning each sturdy page and meeting favourite friends from the world of Elmer the patchwork elephant. When it rains, the grey paint which Elmer had covered himself with is washed away and his 'true colours' are once more revealed.He has great fun reminding Eldo of all the things they used to do together, but is Eldo quite as forgetful as Elmer thinks? 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. For those who don’t know Elmer, he is a multicoloured elephant who lives happily among a grey herd, and after he tries and fails to hide his true self, he learns that his friends love him for his uniqueness. Though he might temporarily want to be just like all the other grey elephants, Elmer realises that being his own colourful self is far more enjoyable – and everyone loves him, just the way he is.

We use Clarity+ glazing which is a high-quality acrylic glass alternative, offering high UV resistance which doesn't yellow over time, is not easily scratched and is safe for use in children's bedrooms. When it begins to rain, the grey paint that Elmer has covered himself with starts to disappear, and Elmer's "true colours" are revealed, much to the delight of his friends, who preferred his multicoloured and fun loving personality. Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, Elmer’s subtle message, that it is OK to be different, resonates with children across the world. Trading Address (Warehouse) Unit E, Vulcan Business Complex, Vulcan Road, Leicester, Leicestershire, LE5 3EB.The book would be a great resource to accompany an anti-bullying talk in key stage one and indeed into a PSHE lesson. But he gets a bit self-conscious about the fact that he looks different, so he disguises himself by rubbing himself witih elephant-coloured berries. They are all grey – whereas he is remarkably dissimilar with patchwork with lots of different colours! The bold colours and simple rhyming story of ELMER'S DAY will enchant very young children, who will love learning the lines by heart.

David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training.To calculate the overall star rating and percentage breakdown by star, we don’t use a simple average. At Books2Door, we believe that reading is a fundamental skill that every child should have to help improve their vocabulary, grammar, and critical thinking skills. 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. The range of story suggestions throughout the book are ideal to prompt imaginative discussion and children may even have their own favourites that they’d like to share. With lots of personalised gifts, including super-soft comforters and the classic hardback book, we’ve got something for everyone.