It's the season for giving in this brilliant Elmer Christmas story in which everyone gets a seasonal treat! This festive story is now available in a lovely padded board book format for the first time.

"Delightful and charming, colourful and entertaining - with a timely reminder of the true meaning of Christmas" Carousel "Another classic" Glasgow Herald "A seasonal treat for fans of the patchwork elephant." -- Fiona Noble The Bookseller "One of David McKee's warmest stories - sure to be a hit amongst both old and new fans of the patchwork coloured elephant." Carousel Magazine "Elmer the Elephant is an established favourite with the two-to-five age group. In this seasonal tale, the bright bold illustrations and sense of fun are perfect for very little ones." -- Sally Morris Daily Mail

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 40 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