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Elmer and the Gift

By David Mckee

Part of the Elmer series

Adjectives

heart-warming gentle humorous

Genres

Friendship/Family Feelings/Wellbeing

Synopsis

Elmer's Aunt Zelda has a special gift from Grandpa Eldo, but she can't recall what it is or where it's kept. With her memory playing tricks and her hearing not as sharp, Elmer and Aunt Zelda embark on a journey to find Grandpa Eldo and uncover the mystery of the forgotten present. Along the way, Elmer's kindness and patience shine, offering a touching portrayal of family bonds and understanding elderly relatives.

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.

Reading age

Picture Book (2-7)

Published

2023

Community rating

Average score: 3.33

From 3 readers

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