Elmer and the Gift

(Paperback)

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The 30th and final Elmer storybook from BookTrust Lifetime Achievement Award winner David McKee, about caring for elderly family members, featuring a reading guide and a link to online resources from Alzheimer's Research UK. Aunt Zelda has a gift to give to Elmer from his Grandpa Eldo, but she can't remember what it is or where it is. Zelda's memory sometimes escapes her, and her hearing isn't what it used to be, so they set off together to find Grandpa Eldo and solve the mystery of the forgotten gift. In his 30th storybook, Elmer's love, patience and respect for his Aunt Zelda and Grandpa Eldo makes for a heart-warming depiction of family life with elderly relatives, and deftly deals with themes relating to dementia with love and respect.

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"A typically warm-hearted Elmer story which brings in how to be helpful and understanding of elderly relatives" -- Julia Eccleshare * LoveReading4Kids *
"This humorous, heart-warming tale of family life with elderly relatives is about being caring and treating everyone with love, patience and respect" * Just Imagine *
"A gently conveyed and strong message for young readers with elderly family members of their own. Fans of the series will be heartened." * Kirkus Reviews *
"This gentle story is perfect for sharing and could spark conversations about family members who are becoming confused, or have dementia or Alzheimers" * BookTrust *

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.