Elmer and the Tug of War
$25.74
- Hardcover
32 pages
- Release Date
1 September 2026
Summary
It’s elephants versus hippos in the jungle tug of war! But what happens when neither side can win? Thankfully, Elmer has an idea…
When the hippos challenge the elephants to a game of tug of war, all the animals are excited to find out who will win. But when the teams start to pull, no one moves! Days later, they are still competing and the other animals have lost interest, but luckily Elmer has a plan that will finally end the game…
A funny story with a subtle…
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781839136382 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1839136383 |
| Author: | David McKee, Marysia Milewski |
| Publisher: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Imprint: | Andersen Press Ltd |
| Format: | Hardcover |
| Number of Pages: | 32 |
| Release Date: | 1 September 2026 |
| Weight: | 175g |
| Dimensions: | 5mm x 243mm x 281mm |
| Series: | Elmer Picture Books |
| Audience Age: | 3-5 |
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David McKee
David McKee (Author)
David McKee (1935 - 2022) was the creator of well-known characters including King Rollo, Mr Benn, and Elmer the Patchwork Elephant. Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is now published in more than 60 languages and has its own successful global merchandise programme. David was born in Devon and attended Plymouth Art College, where he received a traditional training. After college, he drew regularly for publications such as Punch, Reader’s Digest, and The Times Educational Supplement. His drawings were notably influenced by Saul Steinberg and Andre Francois. In 2020, David won the British Book Awards Illustrator of the Year Award and BookTrust’s Lifetime Achievement Award.
Marysia Milewski (Illustrator)
Marysia Milewski is a painter and illustrator of Polish descent, born in London. She studied at L’Ecole Freinet in Vence and went on to work with many renowned artists, including Cecily Sash at the Granary Painting School in Mountford, UK. She currently illustrates children’s books and magazines and participates in workshops focused on youth creativity. Her friendship with David McKee and a shared passion for intuitive and engaging art makes her an ideal illustrator to continue the legacy of Elmer’s world. Marysia lives and works at her gallery in Vence, France.
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