• Theme: Friendship, Help, Animals, Nature
• Style: Tender, cheerful and full of color, as always with Elmer!
• Age: 3–6 years old

This book is ideal for cozy bedtime reading or for sharing a joyful story at any time of the day. Perfect for children who love stories with animals and, of course, Elmer! It is also a great opportunity to talk about the value of helping others and to observe butterflies in the spring.

• It is a sweet story with the beloved Elmer, who always brings color and joy!
• It comes alive through the classic, colorful illustrations by David McKee that make children smile.
• It speaks about the value of helping friends (even the feathered ones!).
• It conveys a simple, tender message about friendship and caring.
• It highlights the beauty of nature and small creatures.
• It shows Elmer's kindness and cleverness (and that of his cousin, Wilbur!).

Book with a soft cover and 32 pages full of liveliness. The fantastic illustrations are by the creator himself, David McKee, in his unique, well-known style. The language is simple and sweet, just right for our little ones!

This book belongs to the famous, colorful "Elmer" series by David McKee, starring the one and only patchwork elephant! Elmer's stories teach us in the most entertaining way about diversity, friendship, self-acceptance, and the joy of life. Other books in the series include favorite adventures such as "Elmer" and "Elmer and Rose".

• It can be an opportunity for colorful painting, to create your own patchwork elephants or colorful butterflies!
• It helps cultivate empathy and the understanding of how important it is to help anyone who needs us, no matter how small they are.

With the book as inspiration, you can:

• Discuss: How might the butterfly have felt when it was trapped? How did it feel when Elmer helped it?
• Ask your child: How would you help a friend who has a problem? What colors did the butterfly have? What is your favorite color on Elmer?
• Draw: Create your own patchwork elephants or colorful butterflies with lots of colors!

David McKee (1935-2022) was a beloved British storyteller and illustrator, the "father" of the world-famous Elmer, the elephant made of colorful patchwork squares! Through the stories of Elmer, as well as other characters like Mr. Benn, McKee spoke to children (and adults!) about the joy of life, friendship, and how wonderful it is to be unique and different. His books, full of humor and vibrant colors, have been translated into more than 60 languages and continue to make the world a little more colorful!