Book elmer the elephant

Elmer by david mckee is a vibrant, funny tale with strong and positive messages. In elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. These elmer the elephant count and clip cards can be used with the book elmer by david mckee. Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Download that books into available format 2019 update. This was such a great activity for both little guy and baby girl. This elmer the elephant book companion contains the following pages. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. Where the other elephants in his herd are elephant coloured, elmer s hide is yellow, white, black, orange, pink, purple and more. In the book, the elephants only laugh when elmer is around. My daughter is a young adult with learning disabilities.

He is popular, makes all the other elephants laugh and is well known in the jungle. Make an elmer the elephant using a milk jug and coloured tissue paper squares. Then they can use a clothespin or other clip to ide. Mar 23, 2015 elmer has got to be at the top of this list. Designed to complement the story elmer the elephant, this exciting activity pack can be used to support childrens learning in a variety of ways. Ask your children to decorate the elephant how they would want to be decorated for the parade if they were a character in the book. Elmer has been around since i just discovered him and his many stories. Elmer would later go on to star in a serial in the silly symphony comic strip. The elmer board book features sturdy pages which are ide elmer is a patchwork elephant, very unlike all the other elephants that are grey. But elmer gets fed up with being the odd one out and decides he wants to blend in. Elmer the patchwork elephant childrens book youtube.

Elmer has so much color in his patchwork coat that it is only natural to follow up the book with a little patchwork sponge painting. This is a story that teaches children to accept and value others for their unique characteristics and to take pride in being yourself. This story, the first of 22 books about elmer mckee has. Originally published in 1968, elmer has been enjoyed by generations of children. Use the writing activities below to encourage students to apply ideas from. Elmer may look different, but that is what makes him so wonderful. Picture book contentsshow description elmer is a multicoloured patchwork elephant, the only one who is not elephant coloured. Presthe story of the patchworked pachyderm, who just celebrated his 25th birthday, is now available in board book form. Jul 04, 2014 make an elmer the elephant using a milk jug and coloured tissue paper squares. All the other elephants laugh at his jokes and enjoy the games that he comes up with. Elmer the elephant color learning visual perceptual. Students can practice counting, onetoone correspondence, and recognizing numbers from 120. No wonder the other elephants laugh at him if he were. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.

Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that hes happiest. Jul 12, 2014 david mckee, creator of mr benn, tells stuart jeffries that a racist incident when he was out with his daughter inspired him to write the first elmer the elephant book. May 16, 2014 you can win a limited edition 25th anniversary elmer book with a picture drawn inside by david mckee by emailing childrens. Elmer writing and craft activities elmer is a much loved elephant and the series of books are read over and over again. Nov 14, 2019 elmer is not your typical elephant, he sticks out from the rest. Elmer, elmer again, elmer and wilbur, elmer in the snow, elmer and the. Elmer is yellow and orange and red and pink and purple and blue and green and black and white. It tells the story of elmer, a patchwork elephant living amongst a herd of ordinary elephants. The other elephants are happy to have the funloving, brightly coloured elephant back. Publishers weekly elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. The file is a zip file two versions are included one with us english spellings and one with uk english spellings. Read aloud books for children bedtime stories for kids tonight lets read. Three years later, elmer was featured in the strip again, in a continuity called timid elmer. Elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different.

But one day, elmer stops having fun playing with the other elephants and decides to leave. This product is intended to be used alongside the book to support learning. The story is about an elephant, elmer, who is born unlike the other elephants. Elmer the patchwork elephant, london, united kingdom. Nov 03, 2018 elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants.

Whether you read the original version or the slightly altered version published in 1989, these elmer the elephant activities will be a hit. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his. Elmer is a book by david mckee about a patchwork elephant wishing he looked more like the other elephants in the herd. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. Elmer the elephant book companion no prep activities by. The nook book ebook of the elmer the elephant goes to the circus. Elmer the patchwork elephant has a busy day ahead of him. And elmer s unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder. The surprising conclusion of david mckees comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. While reading elmer the elephant, i let the children take turns holding the elephant. Welcome to the official site for elmer the patchwork elephant. Elmer is a quarky, unique elephant who brings life to his community.

Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork more. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Remind your child about the book, elmer the elephant. And elmers unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder of all the other elephants, who are characteristically gray. Each time i turn the page, the children pass the elephant to the next child in the circle. One day he decides that he is tired of being different. This wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Elmer, elmer again, elmer and wilbur, elmer in the snow, elmer and the kangaroo, elmer and the lost teddy, hideandseek elmer, the elmer popup book, l. Elmer the elephant is a patchwork elephant and now you can combine the craft with the book. Find lots of colourful activities, get information, news and more. The patchwork and colourful elmer the elephant is instantly recognisable and helps even very young children explore the idea that we are all the same, but different. We have been through several copies of the book, and ive now read it so many times i could almost recite it from memory. Book and activity for elmer the elephant elmer the.

He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes. Elmer the elephant activity for kids days with grey. This book explores why its important to embrace what sets you apart and how boring life would be if everyone were the same. She loves elmer and never tires of having it read to her particularly the part where elmer surprises the other elephants by shouting boo. Elmer s hide and seek book published by andersen press, 2001 is a lift the flap book. Iconic picture book character elmer the elephant is celebrated on elmer day, inspiring the next generation of conservationists. I wanted the pictures to work with and without the flap and i always enjoy drawing monkeys in trees. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. Elmer childrens books wiki fandom powered by wikia. We made our own patchwork elephant with lots of colors and had a great time building and creating while talking about color names.

With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover. A simple exploration of color inspired by a classic childrens story. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. The subtle message is that it is ok to be different, and combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, this large format edition is a celebration of its continued popularity. Milk jug elmer elephant craft the imagination tree. Elmer the elephant by david mckee has been a childrens classic for years, as have his other elmer stories, and tells the story of a patchwork elephant that goes on many adventures. Elmer celebrating difference for 25 years in pictures.

Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack by david mckee. A traditional read aloud bedtime story for toddlers and children, as. He likes to have fun squirting himself with water and playing. Jan 01, 1989 elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. Start with a grocery bag, cut apart, to use as the canvas because the color of the paper bag has a good coloring to resemble the elephant before adding a colorful coat. Buy this book elmer the elephant is a colorful character. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. David mckee, creator of mr benn, tells stuart jeffries that a racist incident when he was out with his daughter inspired him to write the first elmer the elephant book sat 12 jul 2014 03. May 22, 2017 voices campaigns elephant campaign elmer the educating elephant. Elmer is different and hes definitely not like any other elephants.

Anderson books age 35 this wonderful picture book was first published 25 years ago and now a modern classic. Elmer, by david mckee elmer is not your typical elephant, he sticks out from the rest. A great craft for kids to go along with a muchloved story book which can be used as a story prop or puppet too. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants. Students point and count the number of elephants on the card. Elmer the patchwork elephant bedtime story read aloud. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee.

A new generation of children can traipse through the jungle with elmer as he meets friends and learns to embrace his unique style. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. The early years eyfs and key stage 1 ks1 resources here aim to support your teaching of this wonderful story and include craft activities, games, posters, banners and lots more. Collect this special 30th birthday edition of david mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Early learning resources elmer the patchwork elephant free. Elmer the elephant activity pack kids club english. Book overview mckees gentle humor and love of irony are in full force in this celebration of individuality and laughter. Elmer the elephant activities growing book by book.