All the elephants of the jungle are gray except elmer, who is a patchwork of brilliant colors. Mckees gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. Elmer the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of merchandising. This is the elephant from the first book and its the first time we really see elmer. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has a new friend but the other animals cant guess who it is. There are so many amazing book characters that children could go as for this special day to celebrate books but we have one very very special character in mind. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection paperback set by david mckee. A great little story exploring a different elephant who wants to fit in. Elmer read aloud story lets read the original elmer book, by david mckee.
Unlike every other grey elephant in the herd, elmer is a colourful, patchwork elephant. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. The message behind it is easy to understand for a young child. O ne day elmer, the patchwork elephant, decided hed had enough. The story of elmer the patchwork colored elephant is a fun book that. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. Jul 19, 2017 read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, little readers will love this classic tale at bedtime. The patchwork and colourful elmer the elephant is instantly recognisable and helps even very young children explore the idea that we are all the same, but different. Jun 04, 2019 lets read the original elmer book, by david mckee. It is also a thoughtful story for any child who is worried about feeling different.
Hook in different shades of pink elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page. This is a very enjoyable book for a young child to read alone, or for a readaloud. Our school resource pack includes ideas and resources using elmer to bring friendship friday and antibullying week to life. Elmer the patchwork elephant, london, united kingdom. May 22, 2017 while many icons of childhood nostalgia shine brightly for a time before disappearing completely teletubbies, anyone. His first story is also featured and animated in anytime tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of david mckee and tony ross stories. Mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant. One day he decides that he is tired of being different. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. All the presents are ready, but this year elmer has a special treat in store for the young.
Jul 12, 2014 o ne day elmer, the patchwork elephant, decided hed had enough. Elmer the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud. Elmer is wellsuited to reading aloud with your child and it can act as an excellent source for engaging your child in thoughtful discussions. Like many young people, elmer wishes he was the same as everyone else.
Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. His funloving and cheerful personality keeps everyone in a playful mood, until the day he gets tired of being different and tries to blend in with the herd. It was inspired by the mascot of the bordeaux zoo which closed in 1974 in france. Sorry i havent posted one in a month ive been busy. This story, the first of 22 books about elmer mckee has written and. Elmer remains one of the most iconic and widely read childrens book series of all time, selling over 10 million copies in over 50 languages since it was first published in 1989. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this. The elmer books are a wonderful way to introduce stories of friendship, kindness and respect with young children. While the others are ordinary grey he has patchwork colors, yellow, orange, red, pink.
Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. What will happen when he tries to be elephant color, just like everyone. Elmer is a heartwarming, uplifting story of a young elephant that is different from all the other elephants in the herd. Dramatic narration of the david mckees classic, elmer by dramatic storytime theater. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world since the first book debuted in 1989. Elmer teaches students about inclusion and acceptance of everyone no matter how they look, which is an important lesson for young students. Elmer and the lost teddy, elmers special day elmer books, elmer and rose elmer books kids preferred elmer the patchwork elephant bean bag toy. Its christmas, and the young elephants are very excited for papa reds annual visit. Join elmer and his friend rose in a new story about what it really means to be unique. Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. There are some books that are destined to be shared from generation to generation.
The shows subtle message that it is ok to be different, combined with the cheeky humour of the main character, makes elmer a great show for young kids. Letter e my fathers world k e is for elephant elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page by number perfect companion to the elmer books. My daughter was able to explain to me what the book is about. We did this with water colors at centers and they had so much fun. Being incredibly ancient i have read lots of childrens picture books over the years and im writing about the ones that really impress me. Elmer the patchwork elephant elmers big parade suffolk. Written and illustrated by celebrated childrens author and artist david mckee, the elmer books subtle message. David mckee was born in devon and went to plymouth art college, where he had a traditional training. Elmer the patchwork elephant has a busy day ahead of him. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant free. Elmer childrens books wiki fandom powered by wikia. Charmingly written and vividly illustrated by acclaimed children view. Elmer features in over 30 books helping children to learn about friendship and celebrate difference. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection.
Written and illustrated by celebrated childrens author and artist david mckee, the elmer books subtle message, that. Grandpa eldo asks elmer and wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd and they get a shock when th. Oct 25, 2018 in 2019 elmer the patchwork elephant celebrates his 30th birthday and will be heading out on an extensive tour across the uk. There are currently 22 elmer books in print which have sold more than seven. Elmer the elephant by david mckee has been a childrens classic for years, as have his other elmer stories, and tells the story of a patchwork elephant that goes on many adventures. Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. Elmer, elmer again, elmer and wilbur, elmer in the snow, elmer and the kangaroo, elmer and the lost teddy, hideandseek elmer, the elmer popup book, l. This charming book of colours for very young children features all the colours of the muchloved patchwork elephant elme.
Jun 25, 2011 elmer and the lost teddy, elmers special day elmer books, elmer and rose elmer books kids preferred elmer the patchwork elephant bean bag toy. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. Translated into 50 languages, over 10 million copies have been sold. As elmer the patchwork elephant turns 25, author david mckee illustrates the evolution of the childrens character. Publishers weekly elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world for decades. 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. Elmer the patchwork elephant was the star of a popular series of childrens books written by david mckee. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. Deservedly a modern classic, with over ten million copies of his books sold worldwide, elmers subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. The evolution of elmer the patchwork elephant bbc news.
Like many young people, elmer wishes he was the same as everyone. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder. Preparing for world book day with elmer the patchwork elephant. Read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. One day he sets off to find a way to make himself a grey elephant. I can remember it from my childhood and i want to make sure that it is part of my childrens too. The early years eyfs and key stage 1 ks1 resources here aim to support your teaching of this wonderful story and include craft activities, games, posters, banners and lots more. All the presents are ready, but this year elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephantsif they can keep quiet and out of sight. Mar 23, 2015 there are some books that are destined to be shared from generation to generation.
Now my boring brown elephant has a colorful patchwork coat just like elmer the process for making an elmer will vary depending on the age of your students. Obtain and print this elmer the elephant coloring internet pages sheets for little ones and other images which includes. Published in 1989, the books focused on how its okay to be different. The brandnew live stage adaptation is based on the classic childrens book series by david mckee and opens in the churchill theatre bromley on 17th january 2019.
Elmer and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle. While many icons of childhood nostalgia shine brightly for a time before disappearing completely teletubbies, anyone. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants. The story is about an elephant, elmer, who is born unlike the other elephants. Mar 02, 2020 there are so many amazing book characters that children could go as for this special day to celebrate books but we have one very very special character in mind. Elmer was first published by dobson books in 1968, and reissued with redrawn illustrations in a slightly shortened version by andersen press in 1989. Diversitye is for elephant elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page by number perfect companion to the elmer books. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection paperback. Elmer is yellow and orange and red and pink and purple and blue and green. Anderson books age 35 this wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Elmer the elephant coloring webpages publimas co, elmer the elephant coloring web pages young children define, elmer the elephant coloring internet pages upon are the traits of their respective homeowners or authors. The bold colours and simple rhyming story of elmers day will enchant very young children, who will love learning the lines by heart. Young alfie, from drama organisation wild things drama in rochdale, was as multicoloured as they come when he decided to go as elmer.
Elmer is a multicoloured patchwork elephant, the only one who is not elephantcoloured. Elmer the patchwork elephant elmers big parade suffolk a. One day elmer, the patchwork elephant, decided hed had enough. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant. The story of elmer was originally narrated by british voice actor johnny morris, who died on 6 may 1999, aged 82. A traditional read aloud bedtime story for toddlers and children, as. We can see that the technique i used there is different. Elmer by david mckee, 9781842707319, available at book depository with. The uninterestinglooking grey elephants with whom he lived at the river had been teasing him. Elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page lines across. Mar 05, 2020 young alfie, from drama organisation wild things drama in rochdale, was as multicoloured as they come when he decided to go as elmer the patchwork elephant for world book day. Since my son is still too young to do too many crafts, i just made this simple elmer drawing to hang in his room. Elmer the elephant is different from the other elephants in the jungle. This is a gift worthy book for new babies and for young children.
The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. The pack shares practical ideas to help build communities of support that. Elmer and the lost teddy all elmer s lines in brandon rogers videos in 2016 and 2015 hey im back with another one. Buy a cheap copy of elmer elmer books by david mckee. Elmer is a patchwork elephant who appears to be different from all the other elephants. The uninterestinglooking grey elephants with whom he lived at the river had been teasing him for his dazzling skin of many colours. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and has sold over 2 million copies around the world. David mckees 1989 picture book elmer is the first in an extensive series of stories about a patchwork elephant who has many adventures.
His most famous creation is elmer the patchwork elephant which is now. David is the creator of wellknown characters including king rollo, mr benn and elmer the patchwork elephant, which is now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. Grandpa eldo asks elmer and his cousin wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens books read aloud. Cut out the elephant shape from the paper bag and place it on another paper bag for painting. Join elmer and his friends as they have adventures and learn valuable lessons about helping others and embracing differences.