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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: 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
Snow Woman
Mr Benn Red Knight
Mr Benn's Big Game
Elmer and the Lost Treasure
Mr Benn Big Top
Mr Benn 123456789
Elmer And The Hippos
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 Wilbur
The Sad Story Of Veronica by David McKee from Andersen is brilliant!
8 days ago
2 months to go until David McKee will be releasing Elmer Search and Find Animals. Published by Andersen.
9 days ago
Why not try Elmer in the Snow by David McKee. Published by Andersen.
10 days ago
The countdown begins, get into the spirit with Elmer's Christmas by David McKee. Published by Andersen.
20 days ago
The countdown begins, get into the spirit with My First Elmer Christmas by David McKee. Published by Andersen.
Elmer's Christmas by David McKee from Andersen Digital is a great way to start the Christmas Countdown!
You'll love Melric and the Dragon by David McKee. Published by Andersen Digital.
25 days ago
You'll love Melric and the Dragon by David McKee. Published by Andersen.
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