Elmer and Rose

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.

Title: Elmer and Rose

Author: David McKee

ISBN: 9781842707401

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Publisher: Andersen Press Ltd

Publication Date: 2008-01-10

Number of Pages: 32

Weight: 0.1815 kg

For a well-constructed story and an instantly recognisable character, it's hard to beat Elmer the patchwork elephant.' * Cork Evening Echo *
A mesmerising treat for the eyes. * Nursery World *
Another beautiful book by this well-loved author and illustrator * Books for Keeps *
Quality brightly-coloured illustrations * Write Away *
Books featuring Elmer and his friends are universally acknowledged as essential for the nursery. -- Julia Eccleshare