He told The Guardian that the story is important to him because, “we are all different, with so many differences, difference of colour, of accents, but also of size, shape and how we dress. For those who don’t know Elmer, he is a multicoloured elephant who lives happily among a grey herd, and after he tries and fails to hide his true self, he learns that his friends love him for his uniqueness. Children will engage with the charming elephants in different colours - which one is elephant colour? Finally it would be a great addition to any classroom book shelf for children of all abilities and age ranges to explore and enjoy. We work closely with publishers and authors to ensure that we offer the best books on the market for your child.

Kangaroo thinks there is, and he is very concerned he is going to look silly in the upcoming jumping competition, until Elmer helps him discover that the one will do just as well as the other. Of course, one could argue that in reality, not everyone appreciates everyone's differences, but as a story for very young children, this is perfect - just the right level. Elmer is a wonderful children's story with the underlying message that it is alright for everyone to be different and that we all possess unique qualities.

Accompanied by Elmer himself to take on adventures and snuggle up to whilst enjoying the story of Elmer. Elmer was first published by Dobson Books in 1968, and re-issued with re-drawn illustrations in a slightly shortened version by Andersen Press in 1989. These books are the perfect size for little hands to explore themselves making them feel independent whilst improving fine motor skills and encouraging a love of books. It's such a great message of diversity and accepting who you really are, if everyone looked and felt the same then the world would be a much duller place. First published in 1989, the books are written and illustrated by David McKee, the author of many classic picture books including Not Now Bernard and the winner of a Booktrust Lifetime Achievement Award.

The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be like to be just the same as them. The pictures at the end of the book, of the elephants celebrating ‘Elmer Day’ are a wonderful riot of colour and pleasure.Esto es importante ya que la mayoría de las historias que hablan sobre el tema nos dibujan un entorno donde el personaje, de entrada no es aceptado y quizá para los mas pequeños no es la mejor manera de abordarles el problema. David McKee's first book about Elmer turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. In today’s world, it has become less common to know your neighbours and talk to people in your community, or on the street. When she leaves, Elmer realises he can't get the tune out of his head either – and as he crosses the jungle he can see the infectious tune spreading to every animal Rose has met!

His first story is also featured and animated in Anytime Tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of David McKee and Tony Ross' stories.However, when Elmer changes his appearance to fit in to his surroundings he is no longer recognisable by the other elephants. Elmer was originally published in 1968, but went out of print until being redrawn and reissued by the Andersen Press in 1989.

Created by David McKee as a response to the intolerance he witnessed in daily life, Elmer the Elephant has been rejoicing in difference and enchanting the nation’s children for 30 years. From the classic books by renowned author and illustrator David McKee, to soft toys and buggy books, we have everything you need to treat the Little Leopard in your life. Elmer is an elephant with yellow, orange, red, pink, purple, blue, green, black and white squares arranged as a patchwork.The cover of the romanian edition was very glossy, the format of the book is very large, the drawings are ok, it has a lot of colors, but the story wasn`t something that I would remember over time. It’s also important to teach children that being the same isn’t always the happiest way, and David McKee skillfully illustrates this. This is one of those heartfelt stories about individuality, such as for instance my favorite Chrysanthemum. He was very keen to name all the colours he saw, and very keen too to spot and identify all the animals in the jungle scenes. The underlying message of this story is that difference is what makes you who you are and these differences need to be celebrated.