Elmer and the Gift

by David McKee

The first book about Elmer the Patchwork Elephant came out in 1968. This is the final book, published posthumously, in this classic series that celebrates difference. Cheerful books for children age 3-6.

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Elmer and the Gift

by David McKee

Other books by David McKee

Elmer and the Bedtime Story by David McKee

The Conquerors by David McKee

Our most recommended books

The Little House Books by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Secrets of Vesuvius by Caroline Lawrence

Warrior Cats by Erin Hunter

Harry Potter: the Complete Series by J.K. Rowling

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Box Set) by Jeff Kinney

Goddess Girls by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams

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Elmer and the Bedtime Story
by David McKee

The Conquerors
by David McKee

The Little House Books
by Laura Ingalls Wilder

The Secrets of Vesuvius
by Caroline Lawrence

Warrior Cats
by Erin Hunter

Harry Potter: the Complete Series
by J.K. Rowling

Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Box Set)
by Jeff Kinney

Goddess Girls
by Joan Holub and Suzanne Williams