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David McKee

    January 2, 1935 – April 6, 2022

    David McKee is a celebrated British author and illustrator, primarily known for his children's books and animations. His work is distinguished by a unique visual style and an innovative approach to storytelling. Through his imaginative illustrations and engaging narratives, McKee often explores themes of friendship, identity, and the world around us. His ability to captivate young readers while offering profound insights into human experience marks him as a significant figure in children's literature.

    Elmer and the Big Bird
    The Adventures of King Rollo
    Elmer and Aunt Zelda
    Elmer
    Mr Benn 123456789
    Not Now, Bernard
    • Not Now, Bernard

      • 34 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.5(65)Add rating

      This is the story of Bernard, whose parents are too busy to understand that there is a monster in the garden... and one that wants to eat him!

      Not Now, Bernard
    • Mr Benn 123456789

      • 48 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      When Mr Benn visits the little fancy dress shop, he enters a fantastical world of adventure as if by magic... In this story, Mr Benn tries a black and white stripy outfit for size, only to find himself magically transported into a prison! Celebrate 50 years of the iconic BBC TV series with the original Mr Benn picture books! Voted 3rd in a BBC poll of 25 to 45 year olds of all-time favourite children's shows Voted 6th in Channel 4's poll of the 100 greatest kid's TV shows Voted 10th most famous time-traveller by THE TIMES '...the very name is enough to induce a warm glow of childish bliss...' TELEGRAPH.

      Mr Benn 123456789
    • 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? The surprising conclusion of David McKee's comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter.

      Elmer
    • Elmer and Aunt Zelda

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      Elmer and Wilbur visit their Aunt Zelda. She may be getting old and deaf, but she is fun and has lots of interesting things to show the two young elephants.

      Elmer and Aunt Zelda
    • King Rollo is the adorable, bearded, kingly creation of David McKee. This slipcase contains four favourite adventures: King Rollo and the New Shoes: King Rollo has smart new shoes, but they have laces and he doesn't know how to tie them.

      The Adventures of King Rollo
    • Elmer and the Big Bird

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading

      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!

      Elmer and the Big Bird
    • With its sturdy shaped board pages for little fingers, this Christmas gift is the perfect introduction for babies to the world of Elmer. It's two days before Christmas Eve, the night Papa Red visits, and the young elephants are very excited. This year Elmer has a special treat in store for the young elephants, if they can keep quiet and out of sight... Full of colour, wisdom and pathos, this classic Christmas tale has been abridged for the very youngest readers in this tactile shaped board book edition.

      My First Elmer Christmas (Board Book)
    • The Conquerors

      • 32 pages
      • 2 hours of reading
      4.3(16)Add rating

      There once was a large country that was ruled by a General. The General would take his army and attack all the countries around him until they were conquered. Eventually, there was only one small country left to conquer. However, this one did not resist but welcomed the soldiers - leading to a quite unexpected result!

      The Conquerors