Elmer On Stilts

What do our readers think of Elmer On Stilts? (Generated from the text of reviews of the book)

Children mostly find Elmer’s colourful world, clever plan and comic ending funny and exciting. A few children feel the story is very simple or not their favourite Elmer adventure, while the hunters make some parts feel a little worrying.

What does the Pageticker team say about Elmer On Stilts?

Elmer on Stilts turns a serious problem into a wonderfully silly rescue mission, with plenty of visual comedy when elephants take to the stilts. David McKee combines colourful artwork with gentle lessons about teamwork, courage and thinking differently.

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What is Elmer On Stilts about?

When hunters threaten the elephants, Elmer, the patchwork elephant, devises a clever plan to outsmart them using stilts. However, his inventive idea leads to unexpected and humorous results, teaching the herd valuable lessons about creativity 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.

Discussion ideas around Elmer On Stilts

Elmer’s clever idea: What makes Elmer’s plan clever, and what other ideas might you suggest to help the elephants?

Working together: How do the elephants help one another, and why is teamwork important when a problem feels too big for one animal?

Funny surprises: Which moment seems funniest to you, and how do the pictures help make it funny?

Protecting animals: Why do you think the elephants feel worried about the hunters, and what can people do today to protect wild animals?