Elmer And The Hippos (Elmer Picture Books, 11)

Elmer And The Hippos (Elmer Picture Books, 11)

by David Mc Kee (Author)

Synopsis

The elephants are not very happy: the hippos have come to live in their river because their own has dried up. When the elephants complain to Elmer that the river is over-crowded, Elmer sets off to see what he can do. He soon discovers that the problem can easily be solved, but only if the hippos and the elephants work together!

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 32
Edition: New Ed
Publisher: Red Fox
Published: 02 Sep 2004

ISBN 10: 009945114X
ISBN 13: 9780099451143
Children’s book age: 0-5 Years
Book Overview: Another heart-warming story starring the much loved multi-coloured elephant.

Author Bio
David is the creator of several well-known characters including King Rollo and Mr Benn. His most famous creation is Elmer the Patchwork Elephant which is now published in more than 50 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David McKee was born in Devon and went to Plymouth Art College, where he had a traditional training. On leaving college he drew regularly for, among others, Punch, Reader's Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were influenced especially by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. David's first picture book was one of the stories he had told at college, Two Can Toucan. This was published by Abelard-Schuman in 1964 and the version David re-illustrated in 1985 was re-issued in 2001 by Andersen Press. David has written and illustrated over 50 picture books for Andersen Press including 24 original Elmer stories. David lives in Arles, France