Thats why were absolutely thrilled to be featuring this bumper collection of ten paperback elmer stories. We love elmer the elephant and all of the elmer books. Elmer is an elephant with rainbow and white squares arranged as a patchwork. Elmer is an elephant whose skin is a variety of colors, in the book they described it as patchwork. 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. We are striving to give you affordable yet great products. 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. Today, the elmer elephant short can be viewed on the 2001 walt disney treasures dvd box set silly symphonies. His first story is also featured and animated in anytime tales, a storytelling animated programme narrating five of david mckee and tony ross stories. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection paperback. Recognize differences between people of different cultures and abilities.
Weve been loving the preschool book club and all of the fun ideas being shared each week. Elmer, the patchwork elephant, has been a favorite of children around the world for decades. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop. The stories are suitable for early exploration of the themes and issues relating to the concept of diversity.
Elmer the patchwork elephant also features in a wide range of merchandising. Theyre a really generous format, great for little hands and beautifully produced so that each one would make a delightful gift in its. Nov, 2018 every time i read it to my first grader and preschooler, i find elmers story a charming exploration of identity, diversity and acceptance topics that are close to my heart. Rainbow designs elmer the elephant trumpeting soft toy. Elmer patterns colouring sheets elmer, elmer the elephant elmer patterns colouring sheets so cute a set of colouring sheets to accompany this story. Book and activity for elmer the elephant teach preschool. My daughter is a young adult with learning disabilities.
Mar 23, 2015 eventually, elmer grows weary of being a patchwork elephant. David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens. Elmer the elephant has become a favorite storybook character here at home. A modern classic, this picture book is known to millions, and has sold over 2 million copies around the world. Dec 14, 2018 they set off for a walk up a mountain, and the higher they get, the colder it gets. Elmer patterns colouring sheets thema, kleurplaten. But one day, elmer stops having fun playing with the other elephants and decides to leave. 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. A simple and colorful little elmer the elephant to make after reading about elmer i have also used tissue paper squares with the preschoolers. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search. Every time we go to the library, we are sure to check. Milk jug elmer elephant craft the imagination tree. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack.
However elmer wasnt happy because he was so different and when all the elephants were just getting up elmer slipped away into the jungle. 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. Baby elephant cant sleep because he has lost his teddy, so elmer sets off to look for it. David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens picture.
The class read wilma jean worry machine and then made their own worry hats to store their uncontrolled worry. Elmer the elephant is brightcolored patchwork all over. Sg ready stock elmer book set by david mckee 10 books. Publishing group is one of the nations largest independently owned childrens publishers with more than 5,000 books in. This is a story that teaches children to accept and value others for their unique characteristics and to take pride in being yourself. The story of elmer was originally narrated by british voice actor johnny morris, who died on 6 may 1999, aged 82. Elmer the elephant maths activities free downloadable number bonds to ten and twenty are an important thing for infants to understand and learn. 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.
Join elmer and his friends as they have adventures and learn valuable lessons about helping others and embracing differences. 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. Letter e my fathers world k e is for elephant elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page by number perfect companion to the elmer books. Elmer was in fact first published by dobson books in 1968, but after. Stand the milk jug up and cut into it just below the handle. 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. 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. Hook in different shades of pink elmer the patchwork elephant coloring page. Elephant elmer 10 picture books children collection. Buy elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack by david mckee isbn.
This weeks book is the first written and is titled elmer. With this special edition comes a free audiobook and a beautiful foiled cover. Elmer the story of a patchwork elephant by david mckee. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated. She loves elmer and never tires of having it read to her particularly the part where elmer surprises the other elephants by shouting boo. 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. You can take off the red part which separates the plates into 4 boxes and use the box as a book like box. Most recently, elmer and tillie have made brief but notable cameos in mickey mouse episode carried away where they are tourists in niagara falls. Remind your child about the book, elmer the elephant. 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 the elephant 10 book collection set picture flats. After reading elmer the elephant comes the quick and easy setup. Elmer the patchwork elephant books complete set of 8 by david mckee. Elmer, the elephant s story is set in an idyllic jungle, where the animals appear to live in harmony.
Rainbow designs el1448 elephant elmer comfort blanket. David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens picture flats illustrated rrp. Elmer the patch work elephant 4 plate set, david mckee in book like box japan. 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 maths activities free downloadable. Then cut off the entire bottom half of the jug and cut four legs into it, as well as a little tail. Help young readers learn that being different is valuable and. Students point and count the number of elephants on the card. 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. Young elephants, old elephants, tall elephants, fat elephants and thin elephants. Elmer the patch work elephant 4 plate set, david mckee in. In the book called elmer by david mckee, a patchwork elephant feels so different and decides he wants to be just like everyone else. Elmer elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989.
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. Students can practice counting, onetoone correspondence, and recognizing numbers from 120. A great activity to allow children to practice their colouring skills as well as being a lovely resource that can be taken home. Have you been introduced to the world of elmer yet. Elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Elmer the patchwork elephant collection david mckee 8 book set on. Elmer the patchwork elephant collection david mckee 8. Elmer the elephant activity for kids days with grey. Mckee reflects on three decades of elmer as the iconic elephant. He has a cheerful and optimistic personality, and he loves practical jokes. Elmer the patchwork elephant collection david mckee 8 book set. In elmer, elmer the patchwork elephant enjoys the role of being the clown of the elephant herd. Elmer the elephant 10 book collection set picture flats ebay. Elmer is a quarky, unique elephant who brings life to his community.
This charming book of colours for very young children features all the colours of the muchloved patchwork elephant elme. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats. In this story the main character, elmer, is a patchwork elephant. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack by david mckee. Jul 04, 2014 stand the milk jug up and cut into it just below the handle. 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. 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. Read more about elmer the elephant color learning visual perceptual activity. David mckee elmer 10 books set collection childrens picture flats. Then they can use a clothespin or other clip to ide. Materials needed for this milk jug elmer elephant craft. Eventually, elmer grows weary of being a patchwork elephant. Materials many colors of tissue paper cut into one inch squarestemplate of elmer the elephant to.
Ask your children to decorate the elephant how they would want to be decorated for the parade if they were a character in. 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 elmer on stilts elmer and wilbur elmer in the snow elmer and the wind elmer and the lost teddy elmer. I do not see anything offensive to anybody on the far right or left. 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.
Elmer vocabulary cards, elmer the elephants, math centers. Hes famous and stands out because hes not grey like the rest of his herd, instead, his skin is a patchwork of bright colours. Mckee reflects on three decades of elmer as the iconic elephant turns. We just started reading elmer books this year and have really enjoyed them. The patchwork elephant book story books about giving. Elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack paperback 2016 by david mckee author 4. If he were ordinary elephant color, the others might stop laughing. 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, the elephants story is set in an idyllic jungle, where the animals appear to live in harmony. How elmer helps children understand and accept diversity tcr. The surprising conclusion of david mckees comical fable is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter.
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. Books and authors top teaching blog teachers tool kit student activities the teacher store book clubs book fairs scholastic education classroom magazines. Synopsis elmer the colourful patchwork elephant has been a nursery favourite since this first book was published in 1989. Buy book elmer 10 book collection set children picture flats illustrated elephant pack 9781783448463, by david mckee. The grey elephants all love him, but he soon starts to wonder what it would be. 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. This book explores why its important to embrace what sets you apart and how boring life would be if everyone were the same. David mckees comical fable about everyones favorite patchwork elephant teaches readers to be themselves and celebrates the power of laughter. Elmer is not your typical elephant, he sticks out from the rest. Elmer bookset 10 books by david mckee elmer is different. Elmer the elephant color learning visual perceptual. I did watercolor resist, but this is a good idea also tissue paper squares.
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