No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Elmer the patchwork elephant collection david mckee 8 book set. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. Synopsis elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989.
Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated. Buy elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack by david mckee isbn. The story of elmer was originally narrated by british voice actor johnny morris, who died on 6 may 1999, aged 82. Buy book elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack 9781783448463, by david mckee. Students point and count the number of elephants on the card. We have been through several copies of the book, and ive now read it so many times i could almost recite it from memory. Elmer patterns colouring sheets elmer, elmer the elephant elmer patterns colouring sheets so cute a set of colouring sheets to accompany this story. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover.
I did watercolor resist, but this is a good idea also tissue paper squares. The surprising conclusion of david mckees comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter. If your children or students are fans of elmer the elephant, youll definitely want to try out some of these elmer activities and crafts for kids. We are striving to give you affordable yet great products. We just started reading elmer books this year and have really enjoyed them. We did this with water colors at centers and they had so much fun.
We simply looked at the pictures in our elmer book, then set out tissue paper and glue and started to stick. Elmer trade hardcover set set lerner publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in print. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack by david mckee. Elmer vocabulary cards, elmer the elephants, math centers. I do not see anything offensive to anybody on the far right or left. Collect this special 30th birthday edition of david mckees first book about elmer, that turned this adorable patchwork elephant into a nursery favourite. Elmer the elephant color learning visual perceptual. Dec 14, 2018 they set off for a walk up a mountain, and the higher they get, the colder it gets. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world for decades. How elmer helps children understand and accept diversity tcr.
If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. Then they can use a clothespin or other clip to ide. My daughter is a young adult with learning disabilities. Elmer the patchwork elephant books complete set of 8 by david mckee. Elmer the patchwork elephant collection david mckee 8 book set on. Publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in. Mckee reflects on three decades of elmer as the iconic elephant turns. This is a story that teaches children to accept and value others for their unique characteristics and to take pride in being yourself. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack paperback 2016 by david mckee author 4. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection. Elmer elmer on stilts elmer and wilbur elmer in the snow elmer and the wind elmer and the lost teddy elmer and the stranger elmer and grandpa eldo elmer and rose elmer again elmer the elephant, vols 110 on. David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens picture.
The patchwork elephant book story books about giving. Start with a grocery bag, cut apart, to use as the canvas because the color of the paper bag has a good coloring to resemble the elephant before adding a colorful coat. But one day, elmer stops having fun playing with the other elephants and decides to leave. Materials many colors of tissue paper cut into one inch squarestemplate of elmer the elephant to. When elmer goes out of his way to disguise himself as an elephantcoloured elephant, he must discover for himself why being a little bit different can be a gift. Rainbow designs elmer the elephant trumpeting soft toy. Elmer elmer on stilts elmer and wilbur elmer in the snow elmer and the wind elmer and the lost teddy elmer. Stand the milk jug up and cut into it just below the handle. His first story is also featured and animated in anytime tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of david mckee and tony ross stories. Read more about elmer the elephant color learning visual perceptual activity. Baby elephant cant sleep because he has lost his teddy, so elmer sets off to look for it. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and has sold over 2 million copies around the world. Then cut off the entire bottom half of the jug and cut four legs into it, as well as a little tail. Letter e my fathers world k e is for elephant elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page by number perfect companion to the elmer books.
Hes famous and stands out because hes not grey like the rest of his herd, instead, his skin is a patchwork of bright colours. Elmer the elephant 10 book collection set picture flats ebay. Elmer the elephant, a colorful character because of his patchwork hide and sense of humor, tries to blend in with the herd, but soon realizes that hes happiest. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats. Elmer patterns colouring sheets thema, kleurplaten. Elmer was in fact first published by dobson books in 1968, but after. All the other elephants laugh at his jokes and enjoy the games that he comes up with. Ask your children to decorate the elephant how they would want to be decorated for the parade if they were a character in the book. Elmer elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989.
When elmer goes out of his way to disguise himself as an elephant coloured elephant, he must discover for himself why being a little bit different can be a gift. Recognize differences between people of different cultures and abilities. Elmer the elephant maths activities free downloadable number bonds to ten and twenty are an important thing for infants to understand and learn. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Every time we go to the library, we are sure to check. Jul 04, 2014 stand the milk jug up and cut into it just below the handle. Elmer bookset 10 books by david mckee elmer is different. She loves elmer and never tires of having it read to her particularly the part where elmer surprises the other elephants by shouting boo. Elmer the patchwork elephant has long been a firm favourite of children everywhere and he is certainly a big favourite of ours here at the book people. Most recently, elmer and tillie have made brief but notable cameos in mickey mouse episode carried away where they are tourists in niagara falls. Elmer has so much color in his patchwork coat that it is only natural to follow up the book with a little patchwork sponge painting. Eventually, elmer grows weary of being a patchwork elephant. We love elmer the elephant and all of the elmer books.
Materials needed for this milk jug elmer elephant craft. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack. Practise, practise and more practise is the key to ensuring that children are able to remember them so that the answers just come instinctively, but worksheets and endless sums are boring and offputting. Theyre a really generous format, great for little hands and beautifully produced so that each one would make a delightful gift in its. Elmer, the elephant s story is set in an idyllic jungle, where the animals appear to live in harmony. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants.
In this story the main character, elmer, is a patchwork elephant. Ask your children to decorate the elephant how they would want to be decorated for the parade if they were a character in. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes. Remind your child about the book, elmer the elephant. Students can practice counting, onetoone correspondence, and recognizing numbers from 120. Elmer, the elephants story is set in an idyllic jungle, where the animals appear to live in harmony. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter.
David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens. Jan 01, 1989 elmer the elephant is a fantastic book created around the theme of diversity and how it is good to be different. Elmer the elephant 10 book collection set picture flats. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Weve been loving the preschool book club and all of the fun ideas being shared each week.
Elephant game, elephant crafts, book activities, preschool activities, art for kids, crafts for kids, diy crafts, elmer the elephants, september themes prek social intelligence lesson on worry. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. Sg ready stock elmer book set by david mckee 10 books. Elmer the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of merchandising. This book explores why its important to embrace what sets you apart and how boring life would be if everyone were the same. A simple and colorful little elmer the elephant to make after reading about elmer i have also used tissue paper squares with the preschoolers. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Mar 23, 2015 eventually, elmer grows weary of being a patchwork elephant. Hook in different shades of pink elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page. This weeks book is the first written and is titled elmer. Elmer the elephant has become a favorite storybook character here at home. Today, the elmer elephant short can be viewed on the 2001 walt disney treasures dvd box set silly symphonies. Elmer the patch work elephant 4 plate set, david mckee in.
At the first hint of a chill in the air, elmer s friends start complaining about the cold, so elmer decides to show them what cold weather is really like. In elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. Have you been introduced to the world of elmer yet. After reading elmer the elephant comes the quick and easy setup. However elmer wasnt happy because he was so different and when all the elephants were just getting up elmer slipped away into the jungle. David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens picture flats. Elmer the elephant activity for kids days with grey. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection paperback.
Elmer, elmer again, elmer and wilbur, elmer in the snow, elmer and the kangaroo, elmer and the lost teddy, hideandseek elmer, the elmer popup book, l. A great activity to allow children to practice their colouring skills as well as being a lovely resource that can be taken home. Elmer is a quarky, unique elephant who brings life to his community. Elmer the story of a patchwork elephant by david mckee. Elmer is not your typical elephant, he sticks out from the rest. Mar 31, 2015 elmer the patchwork elephant seems to feel very different from the other elephants in his herd, so he decides to fit in, but little does he know, being different makes him special. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and continues to be the strongest seller of the whole series, having sold over 2 million copies around the world. Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. The class read wilma jean worry machine and then made their own worry hats to store their uncontrolled worry.
Mckee reflects on three decades of elmer as the iconic elephant. Elmer the patchwork elephant often shortened to elmer is a childrens picture book series by the british author david mckee. Elmer the patchwork elephant collection david mckee 8. This charming book of colours for very young children features all the colours of the muchloved patchwork elephant elme. Elmer the elephant maths activities free downloadable. These elmer the elephant count and clip cards can be used with the book elmer by david mckee. Join elmer and his friends as they have adventures and learn valuable lessons about helping others and embracing differences. Elmer is an extremely funny character and all elephant in the herd found elmer hilarious. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop. Milk jug elmer elephant craft the imagination tree. Rainbow designs el1448 elephant elmer comfort blanket.