Elmer's Birthday

About the author

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.

Product details

• Authors: David McKee
• Publisher: Andersen Press
• Languages: English
• Age Recommendation: ages 3 to 7
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.06.2023
• EAN: 9781839133879
• ISBN: 978-1-83913-387-9
• No. of pages: 28
• Subjects: JUVENILE FICTION / Humorous Stories, JUVENILE FICTION / Social Themes / Friendship, JUVENILE FICTION / Animals / Elephants, JUVENILE FICTION / Holidays & Celebrations / Birthdays, Picture storybooks, Children’s / Teenage fiction: Nature and animal stories, Interest age: from c 3 years, Birthdays