"This poignant posthumous work carries a vital message reminding us of the importance of caring for our planet."
Elmer and the White Bear is David McKee's final gift to young readers.
After his passing in 2022, David's family discovered a manuscript and some early sketches for a picture book, along with rough thumbnail illustrations. However, no colour artwork had been started. Marysia Milewski, a close friend and fellow artist, was entrusted with bringing the book to life.
To honour David's legacy, his children packed up the paper he typically used for Elmer, along with his pencils and paints, and delivered them to Marysia. She then used all of David’s materials to create the artwork in his distinctive style.
This gentle story introduces young readers to the impact of climate change. It follows a polar bear stranded far from home after the ice sheet he was fishing on broke away, drifting and slowly melting, ultimately delivering the bear to a green and tropical jungle. With the help of Elmer and his friends, the bear is returned to the snowy north. However, he leaves behind the troubling news about the warming of the Earth and the urgent need for action.
This poignant posthumous work carries a vital message from the beloved author and illustrator behind the Elmer series, reminding us of the importance of caring for our planet.
When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle!
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When the ice starts to melt at the North Pole, a polar bear sets off on an adventure that takes him all the way to Elmer's jungle! When a mysterious white bear appears in the jungle, Elmer and Wilbur are keen to hear his story.
The LoveReading4Kids Editorial Team have read and reviewed Elmer and the White Bear and determined it is suitable for children aged 0-4 years old
Elmer and the White Bear features in the following genres: Books for Babies and Toddlers, Featured Books for 3+ readers, Recommendations, Star Books, Animal Stories, Ecological and Environmental Interest - Non Fiction, Personal Social Health Economic (PSHE), Picture storybooks, Children's and Young Adult Fiction, Children’s, Teenage and Educational, Children’s / Teenage: Social issues / topics, Children’s picture books, Children’s: picture books, activity books, early learning concepts
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Elmer and the White Bear was written by David McKee and published by Andersen Press an imprint of Andersen Press Ltd
Elmer and the White Bear has 32 pages
Yes it is part of Elmer Picture Books series
£7.19, reduced from £7.99. In Stock.
