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David McKee Biography
Illustrator and writer David McKee 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 40 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme.

David was born in Tavistock, Devon and went to Plymouth Art College. After graduating from college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement.

David’s first picture book, published in 1964, was one of the stories he had told at college, Two Can Toucan. David has written and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press including 24 original Elmer stories.

David lives in Arles, France.

Our favourite David McKee Book Characters
Mr Benn - from Big Top Ben
Elmer - from Elmer's Parade
Ned - from Sir Ned and the Nasties

Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition

6th September 2007

Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition

Happy 30th Birthday, Elmer! Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon st... More

(48 reviews)

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My First Elmer: Shaped Board Book

3rd May 2018

My First Elmer: Shaped Board Book

Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would ... More

(23 reviews)

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Not Now, Bernard

2nd April 2015

Not Now, Bernard

Bernard's got a problem. He's found a monster in the back garden but his mum and dad are just too busy to notice. So Ber... More

(22 reviews)

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Elmer's Birthday

1st September 2019

Elmer's Birthday

The elephants decide it's their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday to... More

(19 reviews)

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Elmer and Wilbur: Board Book

2nd March 2017

Elmer and Wilbur: Board Book

Elmer loves practical jokes, but so does his cousin Wilbur. Until, that is, Wilbur's practical joke leaves him high and... More

(11 reviews)

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Elmer's Walk

6th September 2018

Elmer's Walk

Elmer is enjoying his walk: smelling the flowers, watching the clouds, listening to the waterfall. But each time he poin... More

(11 reviews)

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Elmer's Parade

26th February 2015

Elmer's Parade

Elmer is very excited because today is the fancy dress parade. But some of the animals are missing! Can Elmer find them ... More

(7 reviews)

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Elmer in the Snow

2nd October 2008

Elmer in the Snow

At the first hint of a chill in the air, Elmer's friends start complaining about the cold, so Elmer decides to show them... More

(6 reviews)

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The Murderer's Ape

23rd August 2017

The Murderer's Ape

Sally Jones is not only a loyal friend, she's an extraordinary individual. In overalls or in a maharaja's turban, this ... More

(5 reviews)

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Elmer's Friends

16th June 1994

Elmer's Friends

This charming book of colours for very young children features all the colours of the much-loved patchwork elephant Elme... More

(5 reviews)

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Recent Reviews

Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition

by Darkmalfoy

Shadow said " Elmer was nice but after a while it got a bit boring. And the reason why people love it so much is only cause of the colours, probably"...
Elmer's Day

by YveDuck

This is a beautiful little book that goes through the different parts of Elmer's day and what he does and who he sees.
My 2 year old son LOVES this...
Elmer's Birthday

by Lolapops

I really like this book because of like the pictures it was a really good book and the surprise at the end it was really funny actually thought that b...