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Elmer by David Mckee

Elmer

David Mckee

HarperCollins · Print & ebook · January 3, 2023

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Who it’s for
A playful fable pairs bright patchwork with a gentle nudge toward being yourself.
Themes
Individuality, Laughter
Genres
Elephant Stories, Self-Esteem & Resilience, Funny Stories

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About this book

"McKee's gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter." —Publishers Weekly Elmer the elephant is bright-colored patchwork all over. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him! If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it?

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David McKee's comical fable about everyone’s favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.

Colorful Individuality

A playful fable pairs bright patchwork with a gentle nudge toward being yourself.

Come here for

  • A comical take on individuality and laughter

Expect

  • A bright-colored patchwork elephant at the center

Where it sits

Elephant Stories86%
Self-Esteem & Resilience54%
Funny Stories52%

Percentages are BookFrontier’s reading of the book.

Publisher categories

  • Elephant Stories
  • Art & Architecture
  • Color Books
  • Funny Stories
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  • Magic & Fantasy
  • Friendship
  • Navigating Peer Pressure
  • Self-Esteem & Resilience
Authors
David Mckee
Publisher
HarperCollins
Published
January 3, 2023
Format
Print & ebook
Theme
Individuality · Laughter
Reading lane
Elephant Stories