The young elephants want to prove who is the fastest, but Elmer shows them it's not about whether you win or lose, but how you run the race
David is the creator of several well-known characters including
King Rollo and Mr Benn. His most famous creation is Elmer the
Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 50 languages
and has its own successful global merchandise programme.
David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College,
where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew
regularly for, among others, Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times
Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by
Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois.
David's first picture book was one of the stories he had told at
college, Two Can Toucan. This was published by Abelard-Schuman in
1964 and the version David re-illustrated in 1985 was re-issued in
2001 by Andersen Press. David has written and illustrated over 50
picture books for Andersen Press including 24 original Elmer
stories. David lives in Arles, France
"McKee's original touches and stunning art mean Elmer deserves his
place on the picture-book podium."
*The Times*
"An absolute treat... The ever so charming and colourful patchwork
elephant Elmer returns in this gorgeously illustrated book."
*Lovereading4Kids*
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