![]() ![]() The Elmer books are now published in over 50 different languages and Elmer is a large merchandise brand. He just liked drawing elephants at the time. McKee says that he has no idea why he drew Elmer as an elephant. ![]() Inspiration for many of his characters come from his extended family including his ventriloquist uncle, although more recently he is inspired by his three children and grandchildren. He explains that initially Elmer was written in response to a racist remark made in reference to his daughter. The bright colours, Elmer’s sense of fun and the message that it’s ok to be different have made him a firm favourite with children and parents for over 30 years.ĭavid McKee(1935) is a British writer and illustrator. Nobody recognises him! It isn’t long though, until his true colours shine through.Įlmer the patchwork elephant is one of the best know and best loved children’s picture books characters. He is a beautifully colourful patchwork elephant and he loves a joke! But one day Elmer grows tired of being different and disguises himself by rolling in grey, elephant coloured, berry juice. ![]()
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