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Elmer's Birthday
  • Imprint: Andersen

  • Published: 05/09/2019

  • ISBN: 9781783447947

  • Length: 32  Pages

  • RRP: £12.99

Elmer's Birthday

  • #27 in the Series: Elmer Picture Books

David McKee

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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!

  • Imprint: Andersen

  • Published: 05/09/2019

  • ISBN: 9781783447947

  • Length: 32  Pages

  • RRP: £12.99


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About the Author

David McKee

David is the creator of several well-known characters including King Rollo and Mr Benn. His most famous creation is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for, among others, Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. David lives in Arles, France.

David McKee

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