Nine young elephants race to become champion, with Elmer keeping an eye on them all, to ensure fair play. The full page vibrant illustrations splash and chuckle their way alongside the story, creating lots of interest as the elephants race around the course.
The story highlights the importance of honourable and sporting behaviour and is an absolute treat.
The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, so Elmer and Wilbur organise a race. Each decorated a different colour, the racers set off around the course and discover things about themselves - Blue may be first and Orange second, but White is kind, Pink and Violet are funny and Yellow is a cheat.
Luckily Yellow also learns he is very good at saying sorry, so each young elephant gets a medal from Elmer.
McKee's original touches and stunning art mean Elmer deserves his place on the picture-book podium. -- Alex O'Connell The Times
An absolute treat... The ever so charming and colourful patchwork elephant Elmer returns in this gorgeously illustrated book. -- Liz Robinson Lovereading4Kids
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About David McKee
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rolo, 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 Colege, where he had a traditional training. On leaving co lege he drew regularly for Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especia ly 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.
