Elmer the Patchwork Elephant (often shortened to Elmer) is a children's picture book series by the British author David McKee.

Written and illustrated by David McKee. Elmer is different. Elmer is patchwork. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as...

Unlike every other grey elephant in the herd, Elmer is a colourful, patchwork elephant. Like many young people, Elmer wishes he was the same as everyone else. One day he sets off to find a …

Elmer, the first story featuring the patchwork elephant published by Andersen Press in 1989, promotes inclusivity and friendship, themes that have since resonated with millions of children …

Jan 3, 2023 · If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. That would make Elmer feel better, wouldn't it? David McKee's comical fable about everyone’s favorite …

What is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant about? This delightful picture book follows Elmer, a bright patchwork elephant who feels out of place. Although he loves making others laugh, he wishes …

Mar 1, 2025 · The Elmer Book Series delivers heartwarming stories featuring Elmer the elephant who stands out from the crowd because of his multicolored patchwork. Instead of feeling …

When Rose meets Elmer she's humming a tune, a tune… Elmer, Elmer Again, Elmer and Wilbur, Elmer in the Snow, Elmer and the Kangaroo, Elmer and the Lost Teddy, Hide-and-Seek …