Most Popular Books by David McKee

Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world since the first book debuted in 1989.Elmer is sad when he discovers that the rainbow has lost its colors. He wants to help, but what will happen if he gives the

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.

The last Elmer storybook from master picture book maker and BookTrust Liftetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can''t remember what it is or where it is. Zelda''s memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn''t what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift. Elmer''s love, patience, and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo make for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives.

Grandpa Eldo asks Elmer and Wilbur to help a young elephant find her way back to her herd - and they get a shock when they see she is pink! No wonder she is called Rose. But there is an even greater surprise in store when they reach her herd - because everyone single one of them is pink!

One morning, Elmer hears an "Oh no!" Looking around, he spots Super El, who''s in need of Elmer''s help. He must get to Aunt Zelda without any of the other animals seeing him and, as usual, it''s up to Elmer to come up with a cunning plan!

There is pandemonium in the jungle! A strange roar sends all the animals stampeding. Only Elmer is brave enough to investigate and discover that monsters aren''t always as scary as they seem.

The elephants want to play a trick on Elmer but they can''t think of one! So they ask wily old Snake to help them. Discover who tricks whom in this entertaining picture book about everyone''s favorite patchwork elephant.

One day, Elmer notices that there are no birds around. How strange! Soon he finds them hiding from the nasty bully bird in a nearby cave. The bully bird is mean and likes to frighten the little birds. Led by Elmer, the animals work together to frighten off the bully - and succeed!

It''s almost Elmer''s Day again and the elephants have begun their preparations. But in all the excitement they are making an awful lot of noise and upsetting the other animals. Elmer changes the rules, and invites every single animal to join in the parade, but they have a surprise in store for Elmer...

Elmer is on his way to visit his Grandpa Eldo. He has great fun reminding Eldo of all the things they used to do together, but is Eldo quite as forgetful as Elmer thinks? He may be old, but he is an elephant, after all, and elephants never forget. Do they?

The elephants decide it''s their turn to play a trick on Elmer: all of the animals must pretend to forget his birthday tomorrow! But when the day comes the trick doesn''t quite go according to plan. The elephants should have listened to Elmer''s friends . . . A new tale to celebrate Elmer the Patchwork Elephant''s 30th birthday from master-storyteller David McKee, this is the twenty-seventh Elmer storybook!

When Rose meets Elmer she''s humming a tune, a tune she just can''t get out of her head. When she leaves, Elmer realizes he can''t get the tune out of head either—and as he crosses the jungle he can see the infectious tune spreading to every animal Rose has met! Can Elmer help everyone get rid of it?

As Elmer strolls through the jungle, appreciating the beautiful smell of the flowers or watching the butterflies dance, his friends rush past, far too busy to stop and enjoy it with him. Can Elmer find anyone to share the moment with?

Elmer the patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since the first book was published in 1989. Now a modern classic, Elmer is known to millions. Elmer books have been described as ''a tonic to read'' (Child Education) and ''a treat not to be missed.'' (WHS Showcase).

When hippopotamuses come to live at the elephants'' river, Elmer finds out why they have come and enlists his friends to help them make things better.

One day, as Elmer is strolling through the jungle, he hears a cry for help. A butterfly has been trapped in a hole by a fallen branch. Elmer rushes to the rescue and frees her with ease. In return she promises to help Elmer should he ever need it. But just how can a butterfly ever help an elephant?

Rose and the pink elephants are celebrating Old''s one-hundredth birthday. The celebrations take an unexpected turn when Old becomes stranded on a dangerous cliff top. Rose rushes to get help. It sounds like a job for Super El!