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Elmer and the Whales

By David Mckee

Part of the Elmer series

Adjectives

adventurous vibrant heartwarming

Genres

Animals Adventure Friendship/Family

Synopsis

Elmer and his cousin Wilbur embark on an exciting journey to the sea to see the whales. Along the way, they navigate through thrilling rapids and encounter vibrant jungle creatures. However, their adventure takes an unexpected turn when they find themselves lost at sea. With the help of friendly whales, they strive to find their way back to shore. This delightful tale showcases the importance of courage, friendship, and the wonders of the natural world.

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

2013

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