Elmer
A patchwork elephant wonders if blending in will bring happiness.
Book Series · 24 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.
A patchwork elephant wonders if blending in will bring happiness.
24 books · Published 1968–2023
A patchwork elephant wonders if blending in will bring happiness.
Join a colorful elephant on a playful day from dawn to dusk.
Discover Elmer's colorful friends in a playful adventure.
Discover colors with a patchwork elephant's playful journey.
Discover Elmer's playful adventures in any weather.
Elmer invites all animals to join the parade, but a surprise awaits him.
Can Elmer find Baby Elephant's lost teddy before bedtime?
An elephant must teach a kangaroo to jump.
An elephant rescues a butterfly, sparking an unexpected promise of future aid.
A pink elephant challenges Elmer's view on uniqueness.
Two young elephants discover unexpected wonders with their quirky aunt.
Elephants plan a trick, but who will outsmart whom?
An elephant risks losing his colors to restore a rainbow's beauty. Will he succeed?
Can Elmer unite elephants and hippos to share a dwindling river?
Elmer must secretly help a friend reach Aunt Zelda without being seen.
Lost at sea, can two elephants find their way back with the help of whales?
A patchwork elephant befriends a furry creature who is mistaken for a monster by other animals in the jungle.
A flood traps a young elephant. Can Elmer save the day?
Young elephants race to discover who's fastest and learn about themselves.
Can Elmer find someone to share the jungle's beauty with?
The elephants' birthday prank on Elmer goes awry.
Elephants seek jungle treasure, but Elmer hesitates. Why?
Can Elmer find the perfect bedtime story for two restless baby elephants?
Elmer and Aunt Zelda search for a forgotten gift, uncovering family bonds.
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.
The series is best for ages 0–9, based on the age ranges of the individual books.
The authors and illustrators who bring Elmer to life.
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