Elmer's Parade By David McKee Children's Picture Book For Young Readers And Families Book

Elmer's Parade by David McKee is a delightful paperback edition perfect for parents, teachers, and young readers celebrating World Book Day. This brand new tale from beloved storyteller David McKee follows the patchwork elephant Elmer as he prepares for a fancy dress parade — but some animal friends are missing. Bright, playful and interactive, this children’s picture book invites little ones to join the adventure and become part of Elmer's parade.

In this engaging story, Elmer is excited for the parade, but friends have gone astray. As children follow the narrative, they’ll search each page for a hidden question that encourages observation, conversation and early literacy skills. The interactive format makes this paperback edition an excellent choice for bedtime reading, classroom storytime or World Book Day events.

About the story and author

Elmer's Parade World Book Day by David McKee (ISBN: 9781783442270) keeps everything that readers love about the Elmer series: humour, warmth, and clever visual detail. The story’s gentle problem-solving plot helps young readers build attention and vocabulary while celebrating friendship and community. David John McKee was a respected British writer and illustrator of children’s books and animations; notably, he was the UK nominee for the international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006 for his contributions to children’s illustration. This gives the book added credibility and makes it a trusted pick for families and educators.

Product features

• Title in the set: Elmer's Parade World Book Day By David McKee
• Condition: BRAND NEW
• Format: Paperback
• ISBN: 9781783442270
• Interactive elements: A special question hidden on every page to encourage engagement

Why parents and teachers love this book

• Encourages active reading with hidden questions on each page — great for early learning and observation skills.
• Short, rhythmic text and bright illustrations make it ideal for preschoolers and early readers.
• Trusted author and award-nominated illustrator — perfect for building a quality children’s book collection.
• Compact paperback edition is easy to carry to school, library events or on family outings.
• Perfect for World Book Day celebrations, classroom activities, or as a thoughtful gift set addition.

Elmer's Parade is more than a storybook — it’s a playful, educational tool that brings families together. Whether you’re buying a single paperback edition for storytime, adding to a children’s series collection, or gifting a charming picture book set for World Book Day, this title offers laughter, learning and lasting memories. A timeless keepsake from an award-recognised author, Elmer’s Parade makes an ideal gift for little readers and a dependable pick for teachers and librarians.