The elmer pop up book elmer series mckee, david on. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Elmer lovemybooks free reading resources for parents. Each time i turn the page, the children pass the elephant to the next child in the circle. Elmer was first published by dobson books in 1968, and reissued with redrawn illustrations in a slightly shortened version by andersen press in 1989. Damian johnston elmers friends assure him that he cannot do the things that they can do, but elephants have. Aug 22, 2017 elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Publishers weekly this padded board book has a soft. Elmer the elephants numeracy activities six word story six words square art childrens picture books library books learn to read paperback books.
He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. Read elmer the book and then have each student design their own elephant. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack. Mckees gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. Mckee enjoys traveling and doing books that leave things unsaid. It was inspired by the mascot of the bordeaux zoo which closed in 1974 in france. Elmer has so much color in his patchwork coat that it is only natural to follow up the book with a little patchwork sponge painting. Hook in different shades of pink elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page. Grandmas alliterative frenzies are fascinating and readers will find babys manipulative stubbornness vastly amusing. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. We did this with water colors at centers and they had so much fun.
Dec 30, 2018 elmer kids story read aloud by david mckee, published by andersen press elmer the elephant wasnt elephant coloured, elmer was patchwork. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. In elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. An exuberant feast of colour with our favourite patchwork elephant. David mckee is one of the bestknown illustrators of picture books, having created such modern classics such as the elmer series. Five exciting interactive spreadswith twentytwo pop ups, pulltabs, and lift the flapsadd up to hours of fun. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes.
The elmer pop up book by david mckee, 9780862646738, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Elmer the elephants teaching colors elephant art the book art lessons kids rugs frame books art ideas. Then cut off the entire bottom half of the jug and cut four legs into it, as well as a little tail. An elmer popup book by david mckee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. A modern classic, elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery. Elmer and the kangaroo, elmer and the lost teddy, hideandseek elmer, the elmer popup book, l. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. See more ideas about elmer the elephants, elephant and book activities. Jul 04, 2014 stand the milk jug up and cut into it just below the handle. This is a simple and sweet way for the youngest readers to choose their favorite colors. The hippos river has dried up, and they have moved into the elephants rive. Online shopping from a great selection at books store.
Who could be a gentler and friendlier teacher than elmer. Of his second lothrop book, whos a clever baby, publishers weekly had this to say. But one day, elmer stops having fun playing with the other elephants and decides to leave. Elmer the elephant elmer the elephants, childrens picture.
His first book was published in 1964, and his books are now published in more than 35 languages throughout the world. A fun board book for children and adults to read together. A modern classic, with over two million copies sold worldwide, elmer s subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. Buy the elmer pop up book elmer picture books ina ltf po by mckee, david isbn. Buy i can too an elmer popup book by mckee, david isbn. Buy the elmer popup book by david mckee from waterstones today. The story is about an elephant, elmer, who is born unlike the other elephants. Five exciting interactive spreadswith twentytwo popups, pulltabs, and lifttheflapsadd up to hours of fun. Elmer kids story read aloud by david mckee, published by andersen press elmer the elephant wasnt elephant coloured, elmer was patchwork. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack by david mckee. An elmer pop up book by david mckee and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Nov 12, 2014 elmers friends by david mckee duration. Collect this special 30th birthday edition of david mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover.
Elephant and birds coloring page make your world more colorful with free printable coloring pages from italks. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. Elmer day is a celebration of reading, of elephants and of accepting yourself and others, just like elmer the patchwork elephant, star of the elmer books by david mckee. We simply looked at the pictures in our elmer book, then set out tissue paper and glue and started to stick. Elmer, elmer again, elmer and wilbur, elmer in the snow, elmer and the kangaroo, elmer and the lost teddy, hideandseek elmer, the elmer pop up book, l. A modern classic, with over two million copies sold worldwide, elmers subtle message, that it is ok to be different, resonates with children across the world. Elmer, elmer again, elmer and wilbur, elmer in the snow, elmer and the kangaroo, elmer and the lost teddy, hideandseek elmer, the elmer popup book, l. Elmer the elephant template printable elephant template. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page elmer the elephant template for you to print for the preschool craft cut lots of colored paper glue them to elmer the elephant. The nook book ebook of the elmer the elephant goes to the circus. The hunters are coming and all the elephants are worried. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that hes happiest. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, comes up with a plan to outwit.
Mckee has produced elmer board books, bath books, colouring books, an elmer flap book, an elmer holein the page book and an elmer pop up book. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by. The elmer popup book by david mckee, 9780862646738, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. However elmer wasnt happy because he was so different and when all the elephants were just getting up elmer slipped away into the jungle. It is hard to feel down when you have such a wonderfully brightly coloured, happy elephant to look at. Stand the milk jug up and cut into it just below the handle. Milk jug elmer elephant craft the imagination tree. Fun fold cards pop up cards folded cards paper cards elmer the elephants paper bag crafts tarjetas pop up paper pop teaching colors use 1 cut squares to cover elmer the elephant. Full of wonderful images and excellent popup surprises anna carey irish times an exuberant feast of colour with our favourite patchwork elephant. While reading elmer the elephant, i let the children take turns holding the elephant. Where the other elephants in his herd are elephant coloured, elmer s hide is yellow, white, black, orange, pink, purple and more. Jan 01, 1989 elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. Elmer the patchwork elephant seems to feel very different from the other elephants in his herd, so he decides to fit in, but little does he know, being different makes him special.
The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might sto. In elmer and the hippos, the elephants are not happy. It is also translated into other languages such as chinese. Damian johnston elmer, the multicolored elephant, believes that he can do anything, and convinces his friends that they can too. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world since the first book debuted in 1989. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants. Elephant crafts, elephant art, rhyming activities, book activities, elmer the elephants, teaching colors, beginning of school, book projects, book themes coloriage magique elmer painting for kids, art for kids, elephant template, elmer the elephants, elephant coloring page, kindergarten art lessons, art education lessons, piet mondrian, gross. Elmers colors board book by david mckee, board book barnes. David is the creator of wellknown characters including king rollo, mr benn and elmer the patchwork elephant, which is now published in more than 50. This board book edition has sturdy, thick pages, perfect for the youngest readers. We simply looked at the pictures in our elmer book, then set.
Elmer, every childs favorite patchwork elephant, introduces toddlers to colors. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop. Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. Where the other elephants in his herd are elephantcoloured, elmers hide is yellow, white, black, orange, pink, purple and more. The worlds favorite patchwork elephant returns in a dynamic pop up book thats sure to please.
All the other elephants laugh at his jokes and enjoy the games that he comes up with. Elmer day 2018 elmer the elephants, childrens picture. Buy the elmer popup book elmer picture books ina ltf po by mckee, david isbn. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. Have kids finger paint, add goggly eye, and cut out.
The worlds favorite patchwork elephant returns in a dynamic popup book thats sure to please. Buy i can too an elmer pop up book by mckee, david isbn. Mar 23, 2015 elmer has got to be at the top of this list. Young elmer fans will love this exuberant, ingenious popup book flaps and. He has illustrated the songs toy boy and lonely alcoholic in singersongwriter mika s extended play songs for sorrow. Mar 31, 2015 elmer the patchwork elephant seems to feel very different from the other elephants in his herd, so he decides to fit in, but little does he know, being different makes him special. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube. This summer, elmers big parade is coming to plymouth. Elmer y paul klee elmer s colours englishvietnamese elmer series by david mckee. Mckee has produced elmer board books, bath books, colouring books, an elmer flap book, an elmer holeinthepage book and an elmer popup book. Feb 28, 2016 elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Letter e my fathers world k e is for elephant elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page by number perfect companion to the elmer books. Elmer y paul klee elmers colours englishvietnamese elmer series by david mckee. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants.
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