Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee. See more ideas about book activities, elmer the elephants and activities. A modern classic, with over two million copies sold worldwide, elmer s subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. His funloving and cheerful personality keeps everyone in a playful mood. In elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. I hope that the treasure trove of books and activities allows you to take away a new gem, or a nugget that inspires you.
May 22, 2017 while many icons of childhood nostalgia shine brightly for a time before disappearing completely teletubbies, anyone. Preschoolthese books feature a colorful patchwork elephant in their title subjects. Elmer day is a celebration of reading, of elephants and of accepting yourself and others, just like elmer the patchwork elephant, star of the elmer books by david mckee. A great little story exploring a different elephant who wants to fit in. As elmer is accepted and, indeed feted for, his differences, so can children and grownups be an important part of a diverse and supportive community. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. This years best costumes, from alice in wonderland to elmer the elephant imaginative children pull out all the stops to depict their favourite characters for world book. This story, the first of 22 books about elmer mckee has written and illustrated. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all o booktopia has elmer, big book by david mckee.
My mother was a great storyteller and i had a big family of uncles and aunts. You may also like david mckee shares his five favourite childrens books of all time. 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 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. Students can practice number recognition as they color elmer the patchwork elephant using the.
Based on the much loved character from the childrens book series, the sculpture has been decorated in elmer s well known multicoloured patchwork design. David is the creator of wellknown characters including king rollo, mr benn and elmer the patchwork elephant, which is now published in. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. You can get your hands on your very own elmer figurine to paint with your own design. Everyones favorite patchwork elephant, elmer, is back in this brandnew anniversary board book edition of david mckees classic tale, elmer. A deserved favourite with the 25s sunday times show more. I love elmer and can use his stories to encourage my students to do a variety of ela activities. Elmer by david mckee is the story of a patchwork elephant who is wellloved in his community.
Big book elmer picture books big book format with free audio download by. See more ideas about elmer the elephants, book activities and kindergarten art. Elmer the patchwork elephant, elephant craft, preschool craft ducks n a row maybe use the grid on a face for god made me craft elmer the patchwork elephant, elephant craft, preschool craft e is for elephant read elmer, do e craft and then practice cutting and glueing with this craft. I am so happy with this purchase as the size and the board quality are great for. Elmer, by david mckee, tells the tale of an elephant who sticks out, both with his patchwork and his sense of humor, and how he and his community learn to accept and value his unique characteristics. Read and create is a personal blog, featuring childrens literature and the play, crafts, outings and food inspired by stories. Patchwork reading chart colour in elmer s patches as you read the books. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that hes happiest. All the elephants of the jungle were gray except elmer, who was a patchwork of brilliant colors until the day he got tired of being different and making the oth.
Elmer day 2018 elmer the elephants, childrens picture. Read and create childrens books, crafts and activities. Have you been inspired by elmer s big art parades this year. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. Dramatic narration of the david mckees classic, elmer by dramatic storytime theater. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. 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. After reading the book, students create their own mini books using the free printable. Big book, good paper qulity, colorful, however not very touch and feel pictures. You could be the lucky winner of a full sized classic elmer sculpture to keep forever. Elmer the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of merchandising. Elmer elmer again elmer on stilts elmer and wilbur elmer in the snow elmer and the wind elmer and the lost grandpa teddy elmer and the stranger and eldo elmer elmer and and butterfly elmer and the hippos snake elmer elmer and rose and aunt zelda elmer and the rainbow elmer and the big bird elmers special day elmer and papa red. My lesson today is to read the first of many elmer books.
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. Elmer the patchwork elephant michelle turton illustration. Finding elmer in my stash of books brought back amazing memories about this patchwork elephant which was completely bizarre and something that i couldnt comprehend as a 4yearold. Jan 01, 1989 elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. Elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page lines across. One day elmer, the patchwork elephant, decided hed had enough. Digitaal prentenboek elmer david mckee grote boeken. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. Elmer s winsome personality shines through as he romps with a variety of wild animals from all over the worldpolar bears and leopards, elephants and kangaroosin this jungle fantasyland. He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. Welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant.
But what about elmer, whose skin is covered with colorful patchwork. Elmer was first published by dobson books in 1968, and reissued with redrawn illustrations in a slightly shortened version by andersen press in 1989. Synopsis perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or library, the original classic elmer is now available as a big book, with notes for grownups at the back, created by the clpe centre for literacy in primary education. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world for decades. Your teacher, david mckee, is one of the worlds bestloved childrens book authors and the creator of elmer, the story of a patchwork elephant.
Three lifelessons from our bestloved fictional elephants. Find lots of colourful activities, get information, news and more. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by. O ne day elmer, the patchwork elephant, decided hed had enough. The story of a patchwork elephant big book mckee, david on. Elmers winsome personality shines through as he romps with a variety of wild animals from all over the worldpolar bears and leopards, elephants and kangaroosin this jungle fantasyland. Elmer is a patchwork elephant that helps children learn colors. From school library journal preschoolthese books feature a colorful patchwork elephant in their title subjects. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. Written and illustrated by celebrated childrens author and artist david mckee, the elmer books have been translated into more than 50 languages and now new books, toys and clothing add to the world of elmer the patchwork elephant. This wonderful multicoloured elephant goes on a hunt for the roar thats coming from the within the jungle and what he finds, in the end, is the friendly, furry bloobloo who was also frightened of the animals and.
Dec 07, 20 voices comment three lifelessons from our bestloved fictional elephants. Buy a discounted paperback of elmer online from australias leading online bookstore. 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. Jul 09, 2014 as elmer the patchwork elephant turns 25, author david mckee illustrates the evolution of the childrens character. Its jampacked with fun activities to encourage creative thinking, bringing to life the wonderful world of elmer for you to doodle, colour and create. In the book, the elephants only laugh when elmer is around. Elmer the elephant pattern cut out from card stock paper. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 687,280 views. The subtle message is that it is ok to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this large format edition is a celebration of its continued popularity. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this.
Keep little ones entertained with elmer s doodle book. Please wash your hands and practise social distancing. The story of a patchwork elephant big book david mckee on amazon. Mar 02, 2012 this is a really special drawing lesson. Perfect for sharing together in a classroom, nursery or library, the original classic elmer is now available as a big book, with notes for grownups at the back, created by the clpe centre for literacy in primary education. Sep 27, 2017 dramatic narration of the david mckees classic, elmer by dramatic storytime theater. Check out our resources for adapting to these times. Elmer the patchwork elephant theatre royal brighton. Elmer s colors board book board book september 29, 1994. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder of all the other elephants, who are characteristically gray. This large picture book is the perfect introduction to the wonderful world of the. Based on the classic childrens book series by david mckee, elmer the patchwork elephant show, is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. Elmer the patchwork elephant be a rainbow music video. 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.
The uninterestinglooking grey elephants with whom he lived at the river had been teasing him. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since 1989. 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. The story of elmer was originally narrated by british voice actor johnny morris, who died on 6 may 1999, aged 82. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. The pictures at the end of the book, of the elephants celebrating elmer day are a wonderful riot of colour and pleasure. The story of a patchwork elephant big book david mckee on. A traditional read aloud bedtime story for toddlers and children, as. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens books read aloud.
Elmer the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. Every child should get to know elmer the patchwork elephant. When elmer realizes that the birds are being frightened by the big bully bird, he comes up with an ingenious solution which will rid them of the nasty bully for good. Anderson books age 35 this wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. 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. But, he feels different and feels like he doesnt belong with the herd. Collect this special 30th birthday edition of david mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have trunks, and are grey. May 24, 2019 elmer the patchwork elephant show is touring the uk in 2019. Elmer the patchwork elephant elmers big parade suffolk a.
Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. Based on the classic childrens book series by david mckee and adapted for stage by suzanne miller with songs by allison leytonbrown, elmer the patchwork elephant show, is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. Read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. His first story is also featured and animated in anytime tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of david mckee and tony ross stories. Written and illustrated by celebrated childrens author and artist david mckee, the elmer books subtle message. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer the elephant activities growing book by book. The story of a patchwork elephant big book 9780099265283 by mckee, david and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books available now at great prices. There are currently 22 elmer books in print which have sold more than seven. David mckee was born in devon and went to plymouth art college, where he had a traditional training. His most famous creation is elmer the patchwork elephant which is now. Learn to draw an elephant, help elmer s birds dress up for the parade, invent a new jungle fruit and much more. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.
He starts to believe the others are laughing at him because of his crazy patchwork coat. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Elmer the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. These elephants messages are often a bit more complicated than your fiveyearold self might have realised at the time. Elmer, big book by david mckee 9781783444250 booktopia. Keep little ones busy this half term with elmer s doodle book.
Elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. The story of a patchwork elephant paperback import, 1991. David mckee was born in devon and studied at plymouth art college. While many icons of childhood nostalgia shine brightly for a time before disappearing completely teletubbies, anyone. Elmer the patchwork elephant, london, united kingdom. The evolution of elmer the patchwork elephant bbc news.