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Elmer

by David McKee

45 books Started 1989 Latest 2020
Publication Reading Order

The Elmer is a Children's Fiction series by David McKee, comprising 45 books published between 1989 and 2020. Books are listed in publication order, which is the recommended reading sequence.

# Title Year Buy
1 Elmer (Short Story) 1989 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
2 Elmer Again (Short Story) 1991 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
3 Elmer's Christmas (Short Story) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
4 Elmer on Stilts (Short Story) 1993 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
5 Elmer's Day (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
6 Elmer and Friends 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
7 Elmer and Wilbur (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
8 Elmer's Colors (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
9 Elmer's Weather (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
10 Elmer's Special Day (Short Story) 1994 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
11 Elmer in the Snow (Short Story) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
12 Elmer's Splash (Short Story) 1995 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
13 The Elmer Pop-Up Book (Short Story) 1996 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
14 Elmer Takes Off (Short Story) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
15 Hide-and-Seek Elmer (Short Story) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
16 I Can Too! (Short Story) 1997 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
17 Elmer and the Lost Teddy (Short Story) 1999 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
18 Elmer and the Kangaroo (Short Story) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
19 Look! There's Elmer (Short Story) 2000 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
20 Elmer and Grandpa Eldo (Short Story) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
21 Elmer's Concert (Short Story) 2001 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
22 Elmer and Butterfly (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
23 Elmer's New Friend (Short Story) 2002 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
24 Elmer and Rose (Short Story) 2005 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
25 Elmer and Aunt Zelda (Short Story) 2006 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
26 Elmer's Opposites (Short Story) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
27 Elmer and Snake (Short Story) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
28 Elmer and the Rainbow (Short Story) 2007 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
29 Elmer and the Big Bird (Short Story) 2008 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
30 Elmer and the Hippos (Short Story) 2010 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
31 Elmer and Super El (Short Story) 2011 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
32 Elmer and the Birthday Quake (Short Story) 2012 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
33 Elmer and the Whales (Short Story) 2013 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
34 Elmer and the Monster (Short Story) 2014 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
35 Elmer and the Flood (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
36 Elmer's Band (Short Story) 2015 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
37 Elmer's Touch and Feel World (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
38 Elmer and the Race (Short Story) 2016 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
39 Elmer and the Tune (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
40 Elmer's Bedtime (Short Story) 2017 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
41 My First Elmer (Short Story) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
42 Elmer's Walk (Short Story) 2018 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
43 Elmer's Birthday (Short Story) 2019 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
44 Elmer Shapes 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
45 Elmer Opposites 2020 Buy from Amazon U.S / Intl. Buy from Amazon Australia
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About David McKee

David McKee (1935-2022) was a renowned British children's author and illustrator. Born in Devon, England, McKee studied illustration at Plymouth College of Art. His career began in advertising, but he soon transitioned to children's books. His first book, "Two Can Toucan," was published in 1964. McKee gained international fame with the popular "Elmer" series, featuring an elephant who celebrates his differences. The character became a symbol of diversity and self-acceptance. Over 28 million copies of Elmer books have been sold worldwide. McKee's other notable works include "Not Now, Bernard" (1980), "The Monster Under the Bed" (1978), and "Eeek! Who's in My Pocket?" (1979). His books have been translated into over 60 languages and have received numerous awards, including the Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for "Elmer" in 1990. McKee's ability to blend humor, tenderness, and educational themes made him one of the most beloved children's authors of all time.

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