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Elmer and Wilbur

By David Mckee

Adjectives

playful colourful heartwarming

Genres

Humour Friendship/Family Animals

Synopsis

Elmer, the patchwork elephant, and his cousin Wilbur both love playing practical jokes. However, when one of Wilbur's tricks leaves him stranded, it's up to Elmer and the other elephants to come to his rescue. This delightful tale highlights the importance of friendship and teamwork.

About the author

David McKee was a brilliant British author and illustrator, best known for creating the colourful Elmer the Patchwork Elephant stories. His books are loved by children all around the world for their fun characters and important messages about being unique and accepting others. David McKee also created Mr Benn, another much-loved character from books and television.

Pages

32 pages

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2009

Community rating

Average score: 4.71

From 17 readers

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