Elmer by David McKee
“There was once a herd of elephants. Elephants young, elephants old, elephants tall or fat or thin. Elephants like this, that or the other, all different but all happy and all the same colour. All, that is, except Elmer.”
Elmer is a colourful elephant who stands out from her herd. Unhappy with being teased he changes his colour to fit in but discovers he enjoys being different. The other elephants accept Elmer for who he is and realise it is okay to be different.
Elmer by David McKee
Illustrator: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press (2007)
ISBN: 9781842707319
Teaching Resources: Elmer by David McKee
These resources relate to the book, author and illustrator. The number of resources varies book to book. Please check they are appropriate for your specific needs before using them with children. If you have any suggestions please get in touch!
- Anderson Press: Teaching Guide
- Anderson Press: Activities
- BBC News: The Evolution of Elmer
- Character: Celebrating Diversity with Elmer lesson plan
- Early Learning HQ: Resources
- The Guardian: Inspiration Behind Elmer
- The Guardian: Elmer – Celebrating difference for 25 years
- Reading is Fundamental: Elmer Activities
- Teaching Children Philosophy: Guidelines for Philosophical Discussion
- Teaching Ideas: Elmer Teaching Ideas and Resources
- TES: Literature Resources KS1
- TES: Topic ideas for reception
- World Book Day: Teaching guides -Early Years Ideas
- Take a look inside
Books by David McKee
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