My First Elmer Bedtime: Shaped Board Book
(Board book)
Publishing Details
My First Elmer Bedtime: Shaped Board Book
By (Author) David Mckee
Andersen Press Ltd
Andersen Press Ltd
7th September 2022
1st September 2022
United Kingdom
Classifications
Children
Non Fiction
Picture books: character books
Picture storybooks: bedtime stories, sleep and dreams
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Nature, animals, the natural world
Childrens / Teenage general interest: Stuffed or soft toys
823.914
Physical Properties
Board book
10
Width 230mm, Height 230mm, Spine 8mm
270g
Description
It's time to snuggle down for a bedtime story with Elmer! In this chunky shaped board book, Elmer helps Baby Elephant find his lost teddy just in time for bed. Everybody needs their own special teddy bear at bedtime... have you got yours A perfect introduction to the classic Elmer and the Lost Teddy story for the very youngest readers, with an abridged text of the best-loved tale.
Author Bio
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant, which is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for Punch, Readers Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020 David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrusts Lifetime Achievement Award.
