Elmer’s Little Library

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. This chunky little library contains four board books – Colours Numbers Shapes and Actions. Little hands will love turning each sturdy page and meeting favourite friends from the world of Elmer the patchwork elephant. Pocket-sized perfection. This chunky little library contains four board books – Colours Numbers Shapes and Actions. Little hands will love turning each sturdy page and meeting favourite friends from the world of Elmer the patchwork elephant.