Друзья Элмера

by David McKee, Дэвид Макки

Большие книжки про разноцветного клетчатого слона Элмера дополнены маленькими книжками-картонками для первого чтения и познавательного занятия для малышей. Они помогут взрослым познакомить детей с некоторыми важными понятиями и явлениями.

Genres: Childrens, Picture Books

Board book

First published January 1, 1994

About the author

David McKee was a British writer and illustrator, chiefly of children's books and animations. He also used the pseudonym Violet Easton. He is frequently referenced as David (John) McKee. He has been commended for his gentle, playful but insightful stories.

For his contribution as a children's illustrator he was UK nominee for the biennial, international Hans Christian Andersen Award in 2006.

Reviews

[Stacy · Rating 3 out of 5]

3.5 stars Cute, about how all the creatures are very different but love each other in spite of it.

[Sagheer Chaudhry · Rating 5 out of 5]

Elmer's Friends is a book that tells the story of Elmur, a multi-coloured elephant who is the 'brightest of all the elephants' and follows his journey through meeting his friends. He first comes across a Zebra and notices his striped exterior. He then meets a Giraffe and acknowledges how tall the Giraffe is going on to say "No one is taller than you". Further on into Elmer's journey he comes across a Snake, Kangaroo, Mouse, Lion, Owl, Polar bear and Leopard and realises how each individual animal has certain characteristics or physical traits that reinforce their individuality. It is this uniqueness within each of the animals that helps to unite them as friends.
The book itself purveys a very positive message of how everyone is special and unique in their own way. The book may be considered to be more applicable for the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) because of its simplicity, however this does not make it any less appropriate for Children in Key stage one or Key stage two. The visual images within the book and sentences make it accessible for any child within the EYFS stage, regardless of their ability range. Using this book as part of 'guided reading' is one way that this particular book may be used in a class. However, there are other ways that this book can be used in the class too. It can be used as an example of showing 'good values' and respect to other children within the class. Certain themes such as those of identifying animals or colours can also be used within the EYFS and even Key stage one phase.
Overall, I find that Elmer's Friends is one of those books that every child should have the opportunity to be able to read, whether through guided reading, individual or classroom reading. The book has so many positive aspects that can help to support children in their learning.

[Yasmin · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a popular and familiar book for children in EYFS. Elmer takes us through the book introducing us to all his wonderful friends and describing them. It finishes with showing us how all of Elmer’s friends are different but they all love Elmer. This is a colourful book that can be used to encourage discussion at circle time, covering issues such as we are all special (we are different in some ways and similar in some ways), accepting and respecting other. This book can also be used to address and tackle bullying issues. Also fantastic display work can be produced using Elmer as a theme.

[Iria · Rating 1 out of 5]

Elmer sigue comparando a sus amigos con frases como : "Mi amiga jirafa es la que tiene el cuello más largo". No sé por qué este elefante multicolor se empeña en remarcar las diferencias entre sus amigos. Para terminar diciendo que lo diferente es positivo, bueno quizás debió contarnos algo de su personalidad y no solo centrarse en sus evidentes diferencias físicas.

[Dianna · Rating 2 out of 5]

The pictures are beautiful, but the text is pretty awful.

[Angela Randall · Rating 3 out of 5]

This is a nice simple Elmer book for the littlies.

[Peninnah · Rating 5 out of 5]

A cute board book to introduce the youngest readers to Elmer.

[Zayneea · Rating 5 out of 5]

In this book Elmer the Elephant says Hello to his different animal friends, saying something about how they are different. It shows that although everyone looks different they can all be friends.

[Ste Bristolco · Rating 3 out of 5]

Very simple, very bright. May be too simple for all but the youngest, but still potential to act etc

[Ariberna · Rating 5 out of 5]

Preciosos para la diversidad

[Francisca Barrientos]

Este libro me pareció de alta calidad, ya que para ser un libro para primeros lectores tenía poco texto, pero al mismo tiempo completo, no hacía falta agregar otra palabra para rellenar la oración, y, las palabras son básicas, no hay complejidad para entenderlas, sobre todo en este cuento que habla sobre los amigos de Elmer, los cuales son diferentes animales, le da una característica específica a cada uno de ellos de forma clara, y apoyándose con las ilustraciones. De esta manera, las ilustraciones hacen un gran trabajo en este libro, ayuda a identificar la razón de por qué Elmer les dice sus características a sus amigos. Pero, además, creo que es un libro que es capaz de captar la atención de los niños con los diferentes colores que tiene Elmer, se ve que no es un elefante común y corriente.

Además, es un libro corto y breve, con pocas páginas, lo cual puede lograr mantener la atención en él durante la toda la lectura, también cuenta con pocos personajes, el único personaje principal es Elmer, lo cual hace que sea un libro fácil de entender y leer.

[Antonia Rodriguez · Rating 5 out of 5]

Este libro es parte de una colección, por lo cual son distintos libros con un mismo protagonista. Por lo general estos libros son así porque están catalogados como libros para primeros lectores, lo cual a mi parecer es muy asertivo.
Los amigos de Elmer es un libro el cual podemos llevar a nuestros primeros lectores en casa, es decir, es para una edad más temprana que para aquella que se espera que los niños y niñas aprendan a leer. Por un lado cuenta con ilustraciones que repiten aquello que dice el texto sin mayor expansión, tiene un vocabulario muy siempre o cotidiano, son palabras las cuales los niños conocen y relacionan con las ilustraciones y por otro lado, es un libro con un tema muy recurrente en los niños más pequeños, los animales son unas de las primeras cosas que llaman la atención de los niños, por lo que es un libro ideal para nuestros primeros lectores en casa.

[Laura Templeton]

We've been reading Elmer books for years. Now we get to gift them to our grandkids. So much fun to give a book about Elmer when my husband and son are Elmer III and Elmer IV...for real!
I highly recommend these fun filled stories about the adventures of Elmer the Elephant, they are filled with compassion, kindness, and acceptance.

[Xavier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Nice little, simple board book that teaches kids about different animal attributes from tall and small, long and loud, to wise and bouncy. For a couple of the animals patterns and colors are also discussed. I certainly enjoy the adventures of this multicolored elephant.

[asiya | アセヤ (free palestine) · Rating 4 out of 5]

A cute, fast, and fun book to save. Barely remember these as I was skimming/flipping through them at LIGHTNING speed. 😅

[Kolla Floydian · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bonito y simple.

[Melki · Rating 3 out of 5]

Not much story here other than an cute patchwork elephant greeting his equally adorable pals.

I guess the real question is why I'm expecting more depth from a child's board book.

[J.D. · Rating 4 out of 5]

yo era el leopardo

[David · Rating 5 out of 5]

Si el niñ@ elije este libro y como adulto le ayudas (comprar, regalar, prestar) para que pueda leerlo, ten por seguro que es una buena elección. Si como adulto, te gustaría conocer un poco más sobre el libro, entonces te invito a leer la reseña:

Se sigue a Elmer mientras va a visitar a sus amigos, es un libro colorido y que tiene una rima fácil de seguir. El autor mantiene su estilo particular de dibujar y colorear a los personajes, por lo que se podría hacer una colección.

[Lynn Davidson · Rating 4 out of 5]

In this board book comparisons are made as Elmer goes to visit his friends. Elmer is the brightest, giraffe is the tallest, snake is the longest, and so on. Nicely illustrated.

[Leah · Rating 1 out of 5]

What kind of words are "stripiest", "bounciest" and "spottiest"????

[Katy W · Rating 3 out of 5]

Bright colours in otherwise simple illustrations and a simple text engage very young children.

[Marko]

I have the german edition.