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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

(46 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

(21 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

(18 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'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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Elmer and the Flood

3rd September 2015

Elmer and the Flood

Rain or no rain, Elmer is going for a walk. After being cooped up in a cave with his herd, he longs for a bit of fresh a... More

(5 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

(5 reviews)

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Elmer's Colours

by Ru1984

This is the story of Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant and about different colours. The pictures are bright and colourful. The story is simply wr...
Elmer: 30th Anniversary Edition

by Ru1984

This the story of Elmer the elephant who don't grey like the other elephants. I like the simple story language and the colourful pictures....
Elmer's Christmas: Mini Hardback

by Mrs_Smith

This is the story of Elmer and his elephant friends and their encounter with "Papa Red" and the preparations they do ready for his arrival. It's a lov...