Book Series · 24 Books

Elmer Books

In order from Elmer to Elmer and the Gift.

The Elmer series is a set of 24 picture books by David McKee, published between 1968 and 2023. Written for ages 0–9, most books run about 30 pages.

Elmer
Elmer's Day
Elmer's Friends
Elmer's Colors
Elmer's Weather
Elmer's Special Day
Where the story begins

First Book in the Series

Elmer
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$1697
Book #1 · Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1968

Elmer

By David McKee

A patchwork elephant wonders if blending in will bring happiness.

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Summary: Elmer, a patchwork elephant, stands out in a world of gray. Laughter follows him, but he wonders if being ordinary would bring peace. As he tries to blend in, Elmer discovers the joy of embracing his true colors. Will he find happiness in conformity, or is there more to being unique? This whimsical tale explores individuality and the power of laughter, leaving readers to ponder the beauty of being different.
The complete set

Elmer Series

24 books · Published 1968–2023

Series
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$1697

Elmer

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1968

A patchwork elephant wonders if blending in will bring happiness.

Elmer's Day

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1994

Join a colorful elephant on a playful day from dawn to dusk.

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$999

Elmer's Friends

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1994

Discover Elmer's colorful friends in a playful adventure.

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$674

Elmer's Colors

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1994

Discover colors with a patchwork elephant's playful journey.

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$958

Elmer's Weather

Board Book · Ages 0–4 · 1994

Discover Elmer's playful adventures in any weather.

Elmer's Special Day

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 1994

Elmer invites all animals to join the parade, but a surprise awaits him.

Elmer and the Lost Teddy

Board Book · Ages 0–5 · 1999

Can Elmer find Baby Elephant's lost teddy before bedtime?

Elmer and the Kangaroo

Picture Book · Ages 4–+ · 2000

An elephant must teach a kangaroo to jump.

Elmer and Butterfly

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2002

An elephant rescues a butterfly, sparking an unexpected promise of future aid.

Elmer and Rose

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2005

A pink elephant challenges Elmer's view on uniqueness.

Elmer and Aunt Zelda

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2006

Two young elephants discover unexpected wonders with their quirky aunt.

Elmer and Snake

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2007

Elephants plan a trick, but who will outsmart whom?

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$1697

Elmer and the Rainbow

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2007

An elephant risks losing his colors to restore a rainbow's beauty. Will he succeed?

Elmer and the Hippos

Board Book · Ages 2–5 · 2010

Can Elmer unite elephants and hippos to share a dwindling river?

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$1695

Elmer and Super El

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2011

Elmer must secretly help a friend reach Aunt Zelda without being seen.

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$1250

Elmer and the Whales

Picture Book · Ages 3–7 · 2013

Lost at sea, can two elephants find their way back with the help of whales?

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$1695

Elmer and the Monster

Picture Book · 2014

A patchwork elephant befriends a furry creature who is mistaken for a monster by other animals in the jungle.

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$1697

Elmer and the Flood

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2015

A flood traps a young elephant. Can Elmer save the day?

Elmer and the Race

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2016

Young elephants race to discover who's fastest and learn about themselves.

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$1697

Elmer's Walk

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2018

Can Elmer find someone to share the jungle's beauty with?

Sale price
$1697

Elmer's Birthday

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2019

The elephants' birthday prank on Elmer goes awry.

Sale price
$1697

Elmer and the Lost Treasure

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2021

Elephants seek jungle treasure, but Elmer hesitates. Why?

Elmer and the Bedtime Story

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2022

Can Elmer find the perfect bedtime story for two restless baby elephants?

Sale price
$1797

Elmer and the Gift

Picture Book · Ages 4–9 · 2023

Elmer and Aunt Zelda search for a forgotten gift, uncovering family bonds.

Good to know

Common Questions

How many books are in the Elmer series?

There are 24 books in the Elmer series. It began with Elmer in 1968, and the newest book, Elmer and the Gift, was published in 2023.

What ages are the Elmer books best for?

The series is best for ages 0–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.

The people

The Creative Behind the Books

The authors and illustrators who bring Elmer to life.

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David McKee

Author & Illustrator

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