Elmer: The Patchwork Elephant
Elmer: The Patchwork Elephant is a timeless picture book classic.
Elmer the patchwork elephant has lost his ventriloquist cousin in the jungle!
Elmer can hear Wilbur, but he can't see
him. He searches high and low, but he can't find the cheeky black-and-white elephant anywhere. He's
just
about to give
up and go home for tea when Wilbur stops him - he's been hiding up a tree all along, but now he's
stuck!
At last it's
Elmer's turn to play a joke - would he really leave poor, hungry Wilbur stuck up the tree? Of course
not! Soon Wilbur is
safely back on the ground, just in time for tea!
Reception: Literacy
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Year 1: Classical Poetry:
One
Throughout our year one classical poetry
topic you will learn about six different popular poems. By looking closely at
old favourites such as Twinkle Twinkle Little Start your child or pupil will be prompted with
questions on their understanding and interpretation of this classic.
Year 1: Tell Me A Story:
One
Within this topic your child can create
their own nature story walk through words and pictures. They can design their own spoon
characters and make a story through discussion cards, plus more. Plus much more in this 6
activity topic.
- Publisher: Penguin
- Format: Paperback
- Print length: 32 pages
- Dimensions: 23.98 x 0.36 x 27.58 cm
- Reading age: 3 - 7 years old
- Publication date: 6 Sept. 1990
- ISBN: 1842707310
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.
