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David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Elmer And The Hippos
Elmer: A Classic Collection
Belinda Brown
Elmer's Doodle Book
Elmer's Walk
Elmer Search and Find
Elmer
Tusk Tusk
Elmer and the Tune
My First Elmer
Sir Ned and the Nasties
Melric and the Crown
Elmer: Hide and Seek!
Elmer: Guess Who?
The Conquerors
The Hill and the Rock
Mr Benn - Gladiator
Elmer: Hello, animals!
Elmer: Elephant Colours
Elmer and the Race
Super Gran
Melric and the Dragon
Elmer's Touch and Feel World
Elmer and the Flood
Elmer’s Little Library
Elmer's Christmas
Elmer's Band
Melric and the Petnapping
Melric and the Sorcerer
Melric the Magician Who Lost His Magic
Not Now, Bernard
Elmer and the Monster
Elmer's Parade
Elmer in the Snow
Elmer and the Whales
Elmer's Treasury
My First Elmer Collection
Elmer: Signed 25th Anniversary Edition
Elmer and Snake
Elmer's Special Day
The Sad Story Of Veronica
The Elmer Pop-Up Book
Elmer and Rose
Elmer, Rose and Super El
Isabel's Noisy Tummy
Charlotte's Piggy Bank
Elmer and the Rainbow Board Book
Elmer and the Big Bird
Elmer and the Lost Teddy
Two Monsters
Elmer's Friends
Elmer and Aunt Zelda
The Tickle Ghost
Elmer on Stilts
Elmer and the Wind
George's Invisible Watch
Elmer and the Hippos
Elmer and Grandpa Eldo
Elmer and Super El
Elmer and the Stranger
Elmer's New Friend
Elmer and Butterfly
Denver
Elmer and the Rainbow
Elmer and Friends Sticker Storybook
Elmer and Friends First Colouring Activity Book
Elmer Again
Elmer and Wilbur
Elmer's First Counting Book
Elmer's Opposites
Elmer and Papa Red
Zebra's Hiccups
Three Monsters
Two Can Toucan
Elmer's Colours
Elmer's Weather
Elmer's Day
Elmer's Birthday
Elmer Search and Find Colours
Elmer And Wilbur
Snow Woman
Mr Benn Red Knight
Mr Benn's Big Game
Elmer and the Lost Treasure
Mr Benn Big Top
Mr Benn 123456789
My First Elmer Christmas
Elmer and the Bedtime Story
My First Elmer Bedtime
Goodnight, Elmer Puppet Book
Elmer and the Gift
Elmer Search and Find Numbers
Elmer and the Patchwork Story
My First Elmer Birthday
Elmer Book and Toy Gift Set
Elmer Search and Find Animals
My First Elmer Rainbow
Elmer and the White Bear
A book all about the joys of a cuddle Elmer Book and Toy Gift Set by David McKee from Andersen
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Dragons make the perfect picture book companion. Melric and the Dragon by David McKee from Andersen is a great read.
5 days ago
Who doesn't love a good tale about a dragon? Read Melric and the Dragon by David McKee from Andersen Digital
Today is all about hats... so why not read Mr Benn Big Top by David McKee from Andersen
6 days ago
Melric and the Petnapping, a great pet read. By David McKee from Andersen Digital
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Melric and the Petnapping, a great pet read. By David McKee from Andersen
Sticker books to learn, explore or just play with are great fun! Elmer and Friends Sticker Storybook by David McKee from Andersen is a great for weekend sticking!
8 days ago
With detectives taking over on the television, why not start them young with Elmer and the Gift a great mystery read! By David McKee from Andersen
10 days ago
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