Elmer

Elmer

Title: Elmer
Author: David McKee
Illustrator: David McKee
Publisher: Andersen Press (2007)
ISBN: 9781842707319
 
“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.
A wonderful collection of picture books that promote empathy, compassion and acceptance to ourselves and others.
This collection of picture books promotes colour knowledge, imagination and creativity.
This picture book list highlights different communication methods in positive and effective ways.
Exposure to diverse books helps children celebrate differences in the world. These picture books are a great tool for starting a dialogue on tolerance, discrimination and the actions we can take.
These picture books encourage children to share & cooperate with others. They offer strategies on how to work towards peaceful and good-natured friendships.
Children often experience pressure to conform to social norms and can suffer from anxiety because they feel different. These picture books promote the message that we should embrace who we are.
Teach children to respect themselves, other people and the world around them with these great picture books.
Picture books are a great way to foster self-esteem in children. These books promote positive self-esteem and help children make positive life choices.
In a multicultural world, discrimination is all around us. These picture books are a wonderful tool to teach tolerance and diversity.
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Anderson Press: Teaching Guide
Anderson Press: Activities
Teaching Ideas: Elmer Teaching Ideas and Resources
Character: Celebrating Diversity with Elmer lesson plan
TES: Literature Resources KS1
TES: Topic ideas for reception
Early Learning HQ: Resources
BBC News: The Evolution of Elmer
The Guardian: Inspiration Behind Elmer
The Guardian: Elmer – Celebrating difference for 25 years
Child Development Institute: Self Esteem and Your Child’s Motivation
Kids Health in the Classroom: Self Esteem Teacher’s Guide
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