David McKee, Author . Handprint $16.95 (25p) ISBN 978-1-59354-078-4
In this provocative parable of domination, illustrated in an unaggressive ink line and mild colors, a General leads his army against less powerful countries. " 'It's for their own good,' he said. 'So they can be like us.' &#
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David McKee, Author Andersen Press $8.99 (20p) ISBN 978-1-84270-034-1
A number of fun board books aim to entertain the very young. Elmer's New Friend by David McKee is the latest addition to the series starring the patchwork elephant and his friends. The jungle is abuzz with animals eager to find out the identity...
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David McKee, Author Andersen Press $17.99 (32p) ISBN 978-1-84270-024-2
Mr. Benn once again visits his favorite costume shop and finds himself in ancient Rome in Mr. Benn, Gladiator by David McKee. The fellow pulls a fast one on the Emperor and changes the course of history by playing football instead of fighting in...
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David McKee, Author Bradbury Press $12.95 (26p) ISBN 978-0-02-765760-9
McKee, creator of the King Rollo series, brings to life a simple story of two monsters living on opposite sides of a mountain. Communicating through only a hole, one monster declares that day is departing, while the other firmly believes that night...
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David McKee, Author Bedrick $0 (30p) ISBN 978-0-87226-064-1
Prankish jungle animals frolic on the beach making sandcastles, and a humpless camel, the beachkeeper, flattens their creations. He wants that beach flat. While he sleeps, the animals build sandcastles on his back, to make him mad. But he just lays...
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David McKee, Author Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books $12.95 (27p) ISBN 978-0-688-07674-0
McKee brings his avant-garde views on the question of gender to playtime. When Rupert says he's building a snowman, his father corrects him: ""You mean a snow person.'' And when Kate says she's building a snow-woman, her mother agrees with the...
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David McKee, Author Kane/Miller Book Publishers $7.95 (28p) ISBN 978-0-916291-28-0
Two bands of elephants, one black and one white, ``loved all creatures, but they hated each other.'' Each group keeps to its own side of the jungle, until a war breaks out between them, and the peace-loving elephants from both sides take cover in...
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David McKee, Author Kane/Miller Book Publishers $10.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-916291-37-2
For optimists who wonder ``why the streets are not full of happy dancing people,'' McKee's darkly comic tale offers some explanation. When Veronica begins violin lessons, the neighbors and even her teachers weep at the girl's sour notes. After she...
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David McKee, Author Hyperion Books $14.95 (1p) ISBN 978-1-56282-662-8
McKee, illustrator of Two Monsters , makes his writing debut in describing a clock-free family that acquires one, then two, then four timepieces. Although the narrative is slightly short on zing, there's appeal to spare in the richly textured pastel
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David McKee, Author Farrar Straus Giroux $15 (32p) ISBN 978-0-374-36123-5
This wryly illustrated British import serves up a reminder that material wealth can't replace emotional warmth. All Prince Peter wants for his birthday is a teddy bear. After politely refusing each of the king and queen's pricier suggestions (e.g.,...
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David McKee, Author Trafalgar Square Publishing $9.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-86264-762-9
Disappointed with a present of a cuddly teddy bear, Angela wishes for a big, exciting monster instead. When she gets her wish, mayhem ensues and Teddy saves the day. Ages 3-6. (May)
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David McKee, Andersen Press USA (Lerner, dist.), $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7613-7410-7
Patchwork elephant Elmer is back and concerned about a pale "rainbow without colors." Planning to donate his own colors, Elmer seeks out the rainbow's end, along with several jungle animals that wonder what will happen to Elmer's colors if he gives...
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David McKee, Author, David McKee, Illustrator . Andersen $16.95 (28p) ISBN 978-0-7613-5154-2
In this latest story to feature Elmer “the patchwork elephant,” McKee subtly instructs readers on the making and keeping of friends. Deep in the jungle, the elephants are preparing for Elmer's Day, painting their hides in...
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David McKee, Author, David McKee, Illustrator HarperCollins $16.99 (32p) ISBN 978-0-688-09171-2
Elmer the elephant is a colorful character. His heady optimism and unbridled sense of humor keep the entire community in a cheery mood. And Elmer's unusual multicolored checkerboard hide is the wonder of all the other elephants, who are...
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(. Lerner, dist.), $16.95 (32p) ISBN 978-0-7613-8088-7
Elmer the patchwork elephant leads his fellow elephants on a walk through the jungle and into the snow to pick out a Christmas tree. At home, the elephants hang decorations and excitedly place presents underneath the tree. Finally, Papa Red, a...
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David McKee, Author, D. Briley, Editor, D. McKee, Illustrator Lothrop, Lee and Shepard Books $12.95 (26p) ISBN 978-0-688-08595-7
Grandma's pride in her bouncing baby grandchild is tested when she is called on to babysit. Grandma turns herself inside out trying to get baby to repeat a few simple words. ``What terrible teeth Trevor the television tiger has. Say `Tiger,' Baby,''
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