Elmer and the Bedtime Story

David McKee

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Anderson Press
04 May 2022

Children's & Educational; Picture storybooks; Animal stories (Children's&YA)

Series: Elmer Picture Books

The latest Elmer story from master picture book maker, David McKee - winner of the BookTrust Lifetime Achievement award, and the 2020 British Book Awards Nibbies Illustrator of the Year. It's bedtime, and Elmer's looking after two baby elephants. But how will he get them to sleep? A good walk will do it, Elmer thinks. But as they walk past their friends, everyone in the jungle seems to think he should tell them a bedtime story, and they each have their own favourites. What's yours?

By: David McKee
Imprint: Anderson Press
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 275mm, Width: 240mm, Spine: 3mm
Weight: 205g
ISBN: 9781839130953
ISBN 10: 1839130954
Series: Elmer Picture Books
Pages: 32
Publication Date: 04 May 2022
Recommended Age: From 3 to 5 years
Audience: Children/juvenile , English as a second language
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

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.

Reviews for Elmer and the Bedtime Story

a perfect bedtime story - gentle, funny and full of warmth. David McKee's illustrations always dazzle, and here the jungle scenes are practically glow in the dark * LoveReading4Kids *