Elmer and the Rainbow - by David McKee

Book Synopsis

Elmer and the other elephants are waiting for the storm to end so they can see the beautiful, colorful rainbow. But something dreadful has happened: the rainbow has come out too soon and has lost its colors! Elmer decides to give his own colors to the rainbow, but to do that, he must find where it touches the ground. But what will happen to Elmer if he gives the rainbow his own colors? Will he lose them for ever?

Review Quotes

"Who is 18 but still a delightful toddler? Elmer, the big-hearted patchwork elephant, first appeared in 1989 but is still a firm favourite with the pre-school generation." --Glasgow Herald

About the Author

David McKee's books are published throughout the world, and many of them have been adapted for television. As the creator of Mr Benn, Elmer and picture book classics such as Not Now, Bernard, he ranks as one of the world's leading contemporary children's book author-illustrators.