Elmers colors board book board book september 29, 1994. Elmer the elephant celebrates elmer day lovereading4kids. Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have trunks, and are grey. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. I wanted the pictures to work with and without the flap and i always enjoy drawing monkeys in trees. The life and adventures of elmer elephant, appearing from october 27, 1935 to january 12, 1936, retold the story of the elmer short. Preschoolthese books feature a colorful patchwork elephant in their title subjects. 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. Based on the much loved character from the childrens book series, the sculpture has been decorated in elmer s well known multicoloured patchwork design. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. Elmer the elephant activity pack kids club english. 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.
Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. A series of holes peeping through to the next page leads the young child on to the next stage of the day, giving a hint of what is to come. Students can practice counting, onetoone correspondence, and recognizing numbers from 120. Elmer, big book by david mckee 9781783444250 booktopia. The story of a patchwork elephant new edition by mckee, david isbn. After a long walk, elmer finds what he is looking for. Join us as we meet rose a little pink elephant that blushes from her head to her toes, or sometimes instead from her toes to her head but never from here tail to her nose.
Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. Elmer elephant is a silly symphony cartoon was released on march 28, 1936. May 16, 2014 elmer s hide and seek book published by andersen press, 2001 is a lift the flap book. Elmer the patchwork elephant seems to feel very different from the other elephants in his herd, so he decides to fit in, but little does he know, being different makes him special.
I love the story of elmer the elephant by david mckee, and it is a great back to school book lesson for k2nd graders. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. My mother was a great storyteller and i had a big family of uncles and. These elmer the elephant count and clip cards can be used with the book elmer by david mckee. You could be the lucky winner of a full sized classic elmer sculpture to keep forever. Start with a grocery bag, cut apart, to use as the canvas because the color of the paper bag has a good coloring to resemble the elephant before adding a colorful coat. Mar 23, 2015 elmer has got to be at the top of this list. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. The story of a patchwork elephant big book paperback may 21, 1998 by david mckee author.
David is the creator of wellknown characters including king rollo, mr benn and elmer the patchwork elephant, which is now published in. The story of a patchwork elephant big book mckee, david on. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. The story is about an elephant, elmer, who is born unlike the other elephants. His amazing patchwork skin has taken him on some incredible adventures and taught children about tolerance and love and just being yourself. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Elmer was first published by dobson books in 1968, and reissued with redrawn illustrations in a slightly shortened version by andersen press in 1989. Jan 01, 1989 elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. Big book, good paper qulity, colorful, however not very touch and feel pictures. 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. Give each student a sheet of paper with the template of an elephant preprinted on it. Elmer has so much color in his patchwork coat that it is only natural to follow up the book with a little patchwork sponge painting. Diary of a worm by doreen cronin and harry bliss duration. Mar 31, 2015 elmer the patchwork elephant seems to feel very different from the other elephants in his herd, so he decides to fit in, but little does he know, being different makes him special. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover. Books similar to elmer meet your next favorite book. But soon, he is shown that his trunk can be very handy when a fire breaks out. Designed to complement the story elmer the elephant, this exciting activity pack can be used to support childrens learning in a variety of ways. Elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. 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.
And elmer s unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder. Where the other elephants in his herd are elephant coloured, elmer s hide is yellow, white, black, orange, pink, purple and more. 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. I specifically teach first grade, but the lesson could work for either grades. For over 25 years, elmer by david mckee has delighted children. Nov 16, 2018 join us as we meet rose a little pink elephant that blushes from her head to her toes, or sometimes instead from her toes to her head but never from here tail to her nose. Poor elmer is teased unmercifully by the other kids at tillie tigers birthday party because of his long nose. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant free. Math addition mat and elephant counters to cut out wri. This story, the first of 22 books about elmer mckee has written and. Then they can use a clothespin or other clip to ide. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by. 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.
He is the only elephant who isnt gray and he feels like the other elephants are laughing at him. Get ready for the biggest ever elmer day on 25 may 2019. A great little story exploring a different elephant who wants to fit in. Miss sofies story time kids books read aloud 919,847 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. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee. Check out all the stunning sculptures online before you meet them in person on the trail. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since. Elmer is a cute story about an elephant who feels badly about his appearance.
Jul 12, 2014 david mckee, creator of mr benn, tells stuart jeffries that a racist incident when he was out with his daughter inspired him to write the first elmer the elephant book sat 12 jul 2014 03. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Collect this special 30th birthday edition of david mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Elmer, the delightful and delightfully different elephant was an instant hit when he burst out of his first picture book in 1989. It is hard to feel down when you have such a wonderfully brightly coloured, happy elephant to look at. Unfortunately, elmer thinks that maybe the other elephants. After completing the book, allow students to create their own elephant for the elmer s day parade. Read more welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since 1989. This board book edition has sturdy, thick pages, perfect for the youngest readers. Elmer is a fun loving elephant who brings laughter and joy to the herd but still wants to look like the other elephants. But what about elmer, whose skin is covered with colorful patchwork. The muchloved story about a patchwork elephant as he goes on exciting adventures will help inspire your little ones own imagination.
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. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes. Elmer the elephant the book elmer by david mckee is about an elephant who is very different from his friends. The story of a patchwork elephant big book mckee, david on amazon. Each ticket sold will support the work of st oswalds childrens hospice. Fans of the book will be delighted by the elmer soft toy the perfect companion for adventures. Elmers colors board book board book september 29, 1994 by david mckee author, illustrator.
The pictures at the end of the book, of the elephants celebrating elmer day are a. Large wants is five minutes peace from her energetic children, but chaos follows her all the way from the. For 11 weeks, 50 big and 114 little individually painted elephant sculptures are taking over north east streets, parks and public buildings in the biggest and brightest art trail ever seen in the region. Students point and count the number of elephants on the card. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube.
Use with or without the story to help children with colour recognition, understanding patterns, counting, literacy and vocabulary development whilst building on the theme that we are all unique. Elmer would later go on to star in a serial in the silly symphony comic strip. 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. Three years later, elmer was featured in the strip again, in a continuity called timid elmer. Elmer celebrating difference for 25 years in pictures. After reading the book, students create their own minibooks using the free printable.